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detonation

Standard

ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1

Definition

exothermic decomposition reaction of an explosive substance self-sustained by a shock wave, whose velocity of propagation is greater than the velocity of sound in the substance

Notes

NOTE The velocity of propagation is of the order of several thousands of m/s. [Dictionary of explosive related terms]

Relations

ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1 — energetic material
ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1 — initiator
ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1 — through-bulkhead initiator (TBI)
ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1 — transfer line

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