energeticmaterial
Energetic materials are chemical compounds and mixtures that release energy rapidly, typically through exothermic decomposition, combustion, or detonation. They are designed to convert chemical energy into kinetic energy, light, sound, or heat and are used in military, aerospace, mining, and signaling applications.
They are commonly categorized as explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. Explosives are further divided into primary explosives,
Key performance properties include detonation velocity, brisance (the shattering effect), heat of explosion, and oxygen balance,
Safety and regulation are central to the field. Energetic materials pose significant hazards, and their manufacture,
Ongoing research seeks to improve insensitivity, efficiency, and environmental profiles, including advanced composites and nano-engineered formulations,