Chemistry of high-energy materials - Klapötke, Thomas M. 1961- (De Gruyter, 2011)
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This graduate-level textbook treats the basic chemistry of high energy materials - primary and secondary explosives, propellants, rocket fuel and pyrotechnics - andprovides a review of new research developments. Applications in both military and civil fields are discussed. The book also offers new insights into 'green' chemistry requirements and strategies for military applications. This work should be of interest to advanced students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, as well as all those working indefense technology. Thomas M. Klapötke, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany. 'This book makes a nice addition to the shelf of everyone involved with energetic materials. As such it is recommended as a very useful reference for both students and experienced readers.'Ernst-Christian Koch in: Propellants Explosive Phyrotechnics 16/2011 'The graduate-level text book Chemistry of High-Energy Materials provides an introduction to and an overview of primary and secondary (high) explosives as well as propellant charges, rocket propellants and pyrotechnics.'In: Fachinformationszentrum Karlsruhe März 2011