Advanced Energetic Materials Chemistry and Engineering

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Description: An in-depth review of the chemistry of explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants. The course will cover molecular structure and engineering concerns in the production and utilization of these materials. Including: oxidation/reduction chemistry - Enthalpy, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy; structural effects on density, detonation velocity, sensitivity, and energy outputs; testing and interpretation of sensitivity and performance; molecular structure and optimization of physical characteristics.