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In the hitech world of the battlefield, much emphasis is directed towards the ever increasing sophistication of weapons systems. Subject index, propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics 10. Chapter 18explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics note. Also, since smx is a room temperature solid, migration may be mitigated. Explosives blasting agents, propellants, pyrotechnics. If the hazard from the explosive, propellant, or system is. Explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics wchange 1 710. Manfred held was born in regensburg on the 28 th of september 1933. He was awarded a diploma in physics, and completed his doctorate on ultra. Part i, high explosives, centers on the general principles, manufacture, design, and assessment of this type of explosive.
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