Explosives Books

[Matt Runo]

Hi-
I have been interested in explosives for 5 years now, and have been
reading this newsgroup for about 2. I am looking for a book which lists out
all (or most) of the known explosive compounds, and gives a little
information on them (their formula, vDet, burn temp, etc.).

What would be a good title for me to buy?

Thanks for your time and information!

Matt Runo

[Boomer]

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXPLOSIVES & RELATED ITEMS (aka "PATR 2700" ) Edited by B. Fedoroff, O. Sheffield,
H. Herman, and S. Kaye. World's largest explosives encyclopedia on military and industrial
explosives, analytical procedures for common explosives propellants, much more. 45 lbs. 10-Vol Set,
1960, 9,000 pp. -- $638.00

or

The Chemistry and Technology of Explosives by Tadeusz Urbanski another large set for a few hundred
dollars

Boomer

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[Matt Runo]

I think I'll try to find this one in the library...... $638 is a bit much,
but I can understand why it's so much (10 books....).

I have flipped through one of these volumes a while back....I only wish I
could remember where I saw it.

Thanks for the quick reply!

Matt Runo

[Tapper]

I didn't know libraries could carry books on explosives, pyrotechnics,
etc.......

[bob]

why not.. this is America still....
(well for people IN America at least.... :) )

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Federoff, Basil T.: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXPLOSIVES & RELATED ITEMS (VOL. 1-3). ;
Dover, NJ.: Picatinny Arsenal., 1960.. Internally good., Burnett-Jones,
Bookseller Int'l, 1106 Green Pond Rd., Newfoundland, NJ, 07435, USA, PHONE:
(201) 697-7736., All things great and small. (UR#:CAROL000070I) Offered for
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[uberchlor]

In article <cUCi5.4565$gW5.2...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,

"Matt Runo" <ma...@vigilont.com> wrote:
> Hi-
> I have been interested in explosives for 5 years now, and have
been
> reading this newsgroup for about 2. I am looking for a book which
lists out
> all (or most) of the known explosive compounds, and gives a little
> information on them (their formula, vDet, burn temp, etc.).
>
> What would be a good title for me to buy?

"The Chemistry of powder and Explosives" by Tenny Davis, it is worth the
$ 20 i spent on it. And offeres information such as formula, VDET, and a
little burn temp. for various explosives substances. Is is worth? you
ask. Yes, i respond. I posted the whole contents to this newsgroup a
while ago if you want to know what they are you can look through past
threads freely at http://www.deja.com/group/alt.engr.explosives and
perform a few searches.

>
> Thanks for your time and information!
>
> Matt Runo
>
>

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Before you buy.

[Matt Runo]

They can, and do, carry books on explosives. Of course, my library is
apublic research library, if that makes a difference.

Matt Runo

[RogueMGD]

us military FM's 5-250 is the newest manual for explosives. Or you can get the
engineers handbook. But your best bet is to hook up with an engineer. He has
the access and most of the books are not restricted. Paladin Press is an
excellent source also, and at a reasonable price. All depends on how much you
want to find out.
Good luck.

[REstey9690]

The bible of explosives is Encyclopedia of Explosives & Related Items by Basil
Federoff & Oliver Sheffield Picatinny Arsenal: Dover. It is a multi volume
set.
Unfortunately is probably out of print - though I hear it is available on CD
for couple hundred dollars. Some local colleges in NJ used to have some
volumes of it around probably gift from Picatinny. Most have been pulled from
shelves (too politically
incorrect). A good spot to check is a local
university, particularly one with a strong
science (chemistry/physics) orientation
Many books there will have some info on
explosives.

[W Klofkorn]

Other than Fedoroff, there is Bebie's "Explosives, Military Pyrotechnics, and
Chemical Warfare Agrents." It's not nearly as comprehensive, but does cover a
lot of compounds in a single volume with basic information on each item.
-- CDW

Matt Runo wrote:

> Hi-
> I have been interested in explosives for 5 years now, and have been
> reading this newsgroup for about 2. I am looking for a book which lists out
> all (or most) of the known explosive compounds, and gives a little
> information on them (their formula, vDet, burn temp, etc.).
>
> What would be a good title for me to buy?
>

[Geoff]

Boomer,

Can you suggest a source for a good reading copy of Urbanski? What is
the going price?

Thanks,

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"Boomer" <wcw...@bresnanlink.net> wrote:
>
> ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXPLOSIVES & RELATED ITEMS (aka "PATR 2700" ) Edited
by B. Fedoroff, O. Sheffield,
> H. Herman, and S. Kaye. World's largest explosives encyclopedia on
military and industrial
> explosives, analytical procedures for common explosives propellants,
much more. 45 lbs. 10-Vol Set,
> 1960, 9,000 pp. -- $638.00
>

> or
>
> The Chemistry and Technology of Explosives by Tadeusz Urbanski
another large set for a few hundred
> dollars
>
> Boomer
>
> WCW...@BresnanLink.Net
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> "Matt Runo" <ma...@vigilont.com> wrote in message
> news:cUCi5.4565$gW5.2...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...

> : Hi-

> : I have been interested in explosives for 5 years now, and have
been
> : reading this newsgroup for about 2. I am looking for a book which
lists out
> : all (or most) of the known explosive compounds, and gives a little
> : information on them (their formula, vDet, burn temp, etc.).
> :
> : What would be a good title for me to buy?
> :
> :
> : Thanks for your time and information!
> :
> : Matt Runo

> :
> :

[booge...@my-deja.com]

Could not have said it better DON. SEEYA

In article <6%Hi5.283$x31.2...@news.uswest.net>,

> > > > ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXPLOSIVES & RELATED ITEMS (aka "PATR 2700" )
Edited
> by B.
> > > Fedoroff, O. Sheffield,
> > > > H. Herman, and S. Kaye. World's largest explosives encyclopedia
on
> > > military and industrial
> > > > explosives, analytical procedures for common explosives
propellants,
> much
> > > more. 45 lbs. 10-Vol Set,
> > > > 1960, 9,000 pp. -- $638.00
> >
>
>

[Boomer]

Urbanski can be picked up from the ISEE in CD-ROM format. They use to sell the text and may still
have a few left. The price for members is $495.00 and non-members $615.00.
www.isee.org or call 440-349-4004.

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: Boomer,

[Boomer]

OPP's you wanted Urbanski Chemistry set. Nope, I would have to do a search

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: Boomer,

[Geoff]

Boomer,

I looked at my typical sources and have been having trouble finding a
copy. What I am looking for falls into a few categories,
1. References for decontamination techniques for explosive contaminated
equipment and buildings (particualr interest in published chemical
decon techniques).
2. Chemical properties of energetic compounds relating to decomposition
(most interested in publications from trusted publishers, i.e., no how
to cookbooks) especially thermal stability, and deflagration
temperatures
3. Commercial manufacture of explosives (especially mailitary) and
historical perspectives. I am looking for both general overviews of the
development and use of explosives, and more detailed techniques.

My interest is in identifying potential contaminants and hazards
associated with the production of particular compounds.

Geoff

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[Boomer]

The best source I know of is PATR. I have never seen a copy of Urbanski. You could go to your local
library and request a loan on the text from a major university library. I have done this often. I
put out a request search for this text for you. It would be a used copy.

Cat. # I will be hard to find. I will check with a few sources like the IABTI & WEODF

Cat# 2 There are a number of texts with this info that I have found for the ISEE. Check their
website for the books

LLNL Explosive Handbook
Perf. Para of Cond. High Expl.
LASL Explosive Property Data
Forensic Invest. of Explosives
Explosive ID Guide
Modern Methods and Applic. in Analysis. of Expl.

Cat # 3 ? other than PATR

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[Boomer]

Zukas new text Explosive Effects and Applications has a rather nice table on a environmental
properties, e.g. TLV,TWA, LD50, Vapor Pressure, Chronic and / or Cautions, Temp of Explosion.

The CRC Press also has a text on toxicity, but I don't think it is in print any more, but I have a
copy ;
Toxicity and Metabolism of Explosives, by J.Yino. It only covers only the major 15 military
explosives, e.g. PETN, TNT, HMX, RDX etc..

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: The best source I know of is PATR. I have never seen a copy of Urbanski. You could go to your

:
:

[Boomer]

dam forgot.......Lewis, Hazardous Chemical Desk Reference and Sax, Dangerous Properties of
Industrial Materials.

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"Boomer" <wcw...@bresnanlink.net> wrote in message news:sr0117...@corp.supernews.com...

: The best source I know of is PATR. I have never seen a copy of Urbanski. You could go to your

:
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[donald haarmann]

Geoff <gca...@my-deja.com>

[snip]

> historical perspectives.

Capt. E. de W. S. Colver
High Explosives
Crosby Lockwood and Son
London 1918 830 pages.

Arthur Marshall
Explosives
Vol 1&2 1917 Vol. 3 2nd ed. 1932
J & A Churchill London 795 & 286 pages.

Phokion Naoúm
Nitroglycerin and Nitroglycerin Explosives
Williams & Wilkins Co 1928. 469 pages.
Has been reprinted.

Oscar Guttman
The Manufacture of Explosives
Macmillan NY 1895
Vol. I 348 Vol. II 444 pages

Erasmus M Weaver
Notes on Military Explosives
John Willey & Sons NY 4th ed. 1917
382 pages

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Military explosives?

"That Book" 1971

--
donald j haarmann - colophon

[Geoff]

Don,

Thanks. I will look for these over the next few months. I have
considered Marshall in the past but it is typically pretty expensive.
Any suggestions for references on my previous requests on
decontamination and flash point/deflagration temperatures?

Geoff

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[Geoff]

Boomer,

I had forgotten about ISEE since the magazine is mainly on blasting and
not HE. They do gary some interesting texts. I have several of the
ones you listed and will look at the others.

Geoff

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