Damage of Carbon Exposed to Detonation Reaction of PETN

Abstract

Damages on acetylene black (AB) and natural graphite (GP) exposed to the detonation reaction of PETN were examined by X-ray measurement and electron microscopic observation. Their surfaces were covered by amorphous carbons but they could be removed by treatment of hydrochloric acid. On AB the carbon structure disappeared but the graphitization proceeded inside. On the other hand, GP was reduced in size and damaged in structure.