| abstract |
An explosive composition is provided that includes 85 to about 96 weight percent nitramine based on the total composition weight, and about 4 to 15 weight percent plasticiyed binder. At least 80 weight percent of the total composition weight, and more preferably 85 to 96 weight percent of the total composition weight, comprises 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12-hexanitro-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12-hexaazatetracyclo (5.5.0.0?5.903.11¿)-dodecane (CL20) particles having an average for preparing an explosive from the explosive composition are also provided. |