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|  DOE-STD-1185-2004
b.
Describe the function of primary and secondary explosives in nuclear explosive
design.
c.
Discuss and compare the effects of the following interrelated high-explosive terms
that apply to nuclear explosive design:
Detonations
High Explosive Violent reactions
Deflagration
d.
Describe the response of high explosives used in nuclear explosive design to the
following external stimuli:
Mechanical
Electrical
Thermal
e.
Discuss the effects of aging on the high-explosive materials used in nuclear
explosive design.
10.
Nuclear explosive safety study personnel must have knowledge of detonators.
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills
a.
Describe the main-charge detonators used in nuclear weapons, including the
principles of operation, overall design, operating thresholds, and aging
characteristics.
b.
Describe the following detonator types:
Exploding bridge wire
Hot wire
Slapper
Mechanical safe and arming
c.
Describe the electrical sensitivity of detonators and squibs.
d.
Describe the standards for a human ESD.
e.
Describe the use of booster explosives.
f.
Describe the use of non-electrical initiators in nuclear weapons.
11.
Nuclear explosive safety study personnel must have knowledge of squibs,
propellants, and other pyrotechnics.
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills
a.
Identify the hazards from each of the following features of nuclear explosive
design:
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