OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Propellants Explosives Pyrotechnics is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
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Theoretical Study of the Phonon Scattering Probabilities and Thermodynamic Properties for Vacancy in Explosive	35
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	26
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	21
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	20
Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	20
Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	20
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	20
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	19
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	18
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	17
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	17
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	16
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	16
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	16
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	16
Temperature drives energy release	15
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	15
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	15
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	15
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	15
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	15
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	15
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	15

Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	14
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New Synthetic Route to 4,6‐Diamino‐5,7‐dinitro‐benzo‐furazan, Important Decomposition Product of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐trinitrobenzene	13
Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane/Nitrocellulose Blends as Binder for Composite Solid Propellants	13
Studies on Effect of Nitrogen Rich Explosives on the Morphology, Thermal and Combustion Behaviour of B/KNO₃ Composition	13
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Cover Picture: 4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL) (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech.	12
Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	12
Cookoff of Powdered and Pressed Explosives Using a Micromechanics Pressurization Model	12
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	12
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Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	12
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	12
Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	11
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	11
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	11
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	11
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	11
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	10
Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	10
Conferences and Their Importance	10
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	10
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	10
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	10
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	9
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	9
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	9
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	9
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	9
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	9
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	9
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	9
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	9
Editorial	8
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	8
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	8
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	8
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	8
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	8
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	8
Shock Initiation Investigation of a Pressed Trinitrotoluene Explosive	7
Thermal Gradient Effects on Local Hotspot Ignition in 1,3,5,7‐Tetranitro‐1,3,5,7‐tetrazocane (HMX)	7
A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	7
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	7
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	7

Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	7
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Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	7
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	7
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	7
Cover Picture: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Study of a Eutectic Mixture of bis(2,2‐Dinitropropyl) Acetal/Formal (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2021)	7
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Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	7
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	7
An Efficient Approach to the Design and Construction of Novel Energetic Materials: Co‐Crystallization and Chemical Reaction of Insensitive Explosive ICM‐102 in Acidic Solutions	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	7
Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	7
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	6
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	6
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	6
Monosubstituted Polynitroalkoxy‐1,2,4,5‐Tetrazines: A New Family of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials	6
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	6
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	6
Kinetic Model of Stabilizer Consumption and Shelf‐Life Prediction of Single‐Base Propellants	6
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	6
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	6
Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	6
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	6
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	6
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material (C₆NH₁₄)(NH₄)(ClO₄)₃(DAP‐4)	6
Retraction: Xin‐Jia He, Chao Li, Study on Optimization of Interior Ballistic Performance of Cased Telescoped Ammunition Based on Improved FireCy Algorithm, Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	6
Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	6
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	6
Influences of the Random Stacking and Charge's Diameter on Compression and Fracture Process of Propellant Charge	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	6
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Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part II, Polymorph Dependence	6
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	6
Improvement in High Temperature‐Resistant Performance and Waterproof Property of Combustible Cartridge Case with BEMS Resin Based Composite Coating	6
4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL)	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	5
The Curing Reaction Rate of the Rocket Motor Liner Based on the Aging of a Curing System	5
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	5
Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	5
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025	5
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	5
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2021	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
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Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	5
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	5
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	5
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2021	5
A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	5
Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	5
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	5
Influence of Composition on Energetic Properties of Copper Oxide – Aluminum Powder Nanothermite Materials Formed by Electrophoretic Deposition	5
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	5
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2025	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025)	5
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	5
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	5
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	5
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Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	4

Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	4
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	4
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	4
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	4
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Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2021	4
Aging Characteristics of HTPB Propellant Based on Volume Resistivity	4
Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	4
A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	4
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Improving Friction Sensitivity of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material DAP‐4 by Polymer Binders Coated	4
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	4
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	4
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025	4
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
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Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	4
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	4
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	4
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	4
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The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	4
Aluminized Enhanced Blast Explosive Based on Polysiloxane Binder	4
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	4
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	4
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	4
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	4
Understanding aging characteristics of a pyrotechnic initiator through performance modeling in Closed Bomb Tests	3
Energy Performance of HMX‐Based Aluminized Explosives Containing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)	3
Head‐To‐Head Comparison of Molecular and Continuum Simulations of Shock‐Induced Collapse of an Elongated Pore in an Energetic Molecular Crystal	3
Investigating the Reaction‐Mechanistic Effects of Nitrogenous Gases on the Thermal High‐Temperature Decomposition of Ammonium Dinitramide‐Based Liquid Propellant: Insights From Reactive Molecular Simu	3
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2025	3
Construction of CL‐20 Surface Layer with Different Wetting Properties and its Effect on Slurry Rheological Behavior and Mechanical Sensitivities	3
Utilization of the Critic Subnetwork of a Generative Adversarial Network as Detector of Morphological Material Change in Image Data	3
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	3
Numerical Analysis on Acceleration Process and Shock Initiation of Parylene C−Cu Flyer in Exploding Foil Initiator	3
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	3
A Review on the Gas‐Phase Modeling Study of Aluminum Combustion in Various Environments	3
Characteristics of the Reacting Flow for the Base‐Bleed Projectile under Dual Stress	3
Multilinear Analysis of Influential Parameters on the Combustion Velocity of Ternary Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Review on the Dewetting of the Particle‐Matrix Interface in Composite Solid Propellants	3
Fractal Scaling of Explosively Driven Product Gases	3
Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Confining Pressure on Thermal Aged CMDB Propellant	3
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Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	3
Study on Properties of Energetic Plasticizer Modified Double‐Base Propellant	3
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Modelling of Ratchet Growth in TATB‐Based Charge under Thermal Cycling	3
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	3
Thermal properties of CL‐20/HMX‐Am‐GO composites	3
Editorial	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023)	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2023	3
Spotlight on Energetic Materials Scientists Forthcoming Meetings. The International Pyrotechnics Society Preview	3
Effect of Flavonoids on the Thermal Stability of Nitrocellulose	3
In situ measurement of the fragmentation behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials subjected to explosive loading, Part 1: Fragment size measurements	3
Synthesis, Characterization and Derivatives of Iso‐Picramic Acid	3
Study of the effect of composite energetic binder on the performance of DAAF at ambient and elevated temperatures	3
Activation and reaction mechanism of nano‐aluminized explosives under shock wave	3
Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Energetic Properties of 1,2‐bis(5‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)Diazene	3
Influence of Atmosphere on the Reaction Properties of Al/Zr/TiO₂ Thermites	3
The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3
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Multi‐Task Multi‐Fidelity Learning of Properties for Energetic Materials	3
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	3
The Influence of AP Addition on the Combustion Characteristics of TKX‐50 with Concentrated Ignition	3
Experimental Study on the Effective Service Range of Hydroxyl‐terminated Polybutadiene Propellant Based on Indentation Theory	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2024)	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
Munitions underwater – a problem for today	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	3
UXO and environmental risk factors impacting EOD operations in German waters**	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2022)	3
BKW EOS: History of Modifications and Further Improvement of Accuracy with Temperature‐Dependent Covolumes of Polar Molecules	3
Lowering Onset Temperature and Improving Oxidation of Aluminum Alloys Containing Gallium and Indium	3
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	3
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