Safety is a large component when testing gunpowder and explosives. Safety in handling, storage and use are all analyzed to examine potential threats. In addition to safety, gunpowder and explosives can and should be tested for performance, reliability and quality.
Gunpowder and Explosives Testing is a process that analyses the safety, characterization, performance, reliability and quality of gunpowder and explosives. Testing of these products is rigorous because small variations can have large impacts on energy output, safety and handling. The data from these tests can be used in marketing, labeling, workstation protection, shipping, compatibility, and more.
Explosives Testing and Research Services
Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Explosives testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:
Impact Sensitivity
Heat Sensitivity
Friction Sensitivity
Explosive Charge
Potential Energy
Flammability
Impact
Friction
Electrostatic Discharge
Thermal Sensitivity
Propellant
Explosives
Pyrotechnics
Magazine Siting Data and Analysis
Maximum Credible Event Analysis
In-process Safety Data and Analysis
Hazards Analysis
Deflagration
Detonation
Decomposition
Velocity of Detonation
Stability
Power
Performance
Strength
Cylinder Expansion
Cylinder Fragmentation
Detonation Pressure
Relative bubble energy (RBE)
Brisance
Density
Volatility
Hygroscopicity
Water Resistance
Toxicity
Explosive Train
Chemical Composition
Osygen Balance
Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC)
Minimum Ignition Energy
Minimum Ignition Temperature
Chargeability
Minimum Explosible Concentration Test (MEC)
Explosion Severity Test (Maximum Explosion Pressure
Kst)
Reaction Calorimetry
Friction Sensitivity - BAM Friction
Isothermal Storage
Detonative Shock
Type of Explosives Products
Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Explosives finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:
Explosion Protection Products
Chemical Explosives
Gunpowder
Explosives. Firearms
Fireworks
High Explosives
Low Explosives
Nitroglycerin
TNT
HMX
PETN
Nitrocellulose.
Explosives Test Methods and Standards
Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Explosives test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.
EPA 4050 - Method TNT Explosives in Soil by Immunoassay
IEC 60079 - Explosive atmospheres
ISO 80079 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines
AS 80079 - Explosive atmospheres, Part 20.1: Material characteristics for gas and vapour classification Test methods and data
AS 60079 - Explosive atmospheres, Part 13: Equipment protection by pressurized room 'p' and artificially ventilated room 'v'
AS 60079 - Explosive atmospheres, Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
NFPA 921 - Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
ISA 60079-0 - Explosive Atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General Requirements
ISA 60079 - Standard for Explosive Atmospheres - Part 25: Intrinsically Safe Electrical Systems.
ISO 80079 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 36: Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Basic method and requirements
ANSI A10.7-2018 - Safety And Health Requirements For Construction And Demolition Use, Storage, Handling And Site Movement Of Commercial Explosives And Blasting Agents
ANSI A10.7-2011/ - Package -Safety Requirements for Transportation, Storage, Handling and Use of Commercial Explosives and Blasting Agents with Comparison document
Explosives Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations:
Depending on your Explosives products, you may need third-party Explosives laboratories or research facilities with specific certifications, licenses or accreditations.
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EC
Shipping Labeling Classifications
US DOT
United Nations Organization (UNO) Hazard Class and Division (HC/D)
Caption: Fireworks Testing
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