The main objective of this project is to scale-up the newly developed method of making coated explosive material (CXM) using OmniRAM H and RAM 5H based resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) technology, incorporate RAM based CXM into PBXN-109 and PBXN-110 formulations, and then demonstrate the effectiveness of manufactured CXMs by using Naturally Fragmenting Test Unit tests and/or a modified UN Gap Test.

The overall goal of this project is to incrementally scale up the newly developed method of making CXMs (CXM-7 and CXM-10) using OmniRAM H and RAM 5H and then evaluate them in PBXN-109 and PBXN-110 explosive formulations by prototype demonstrations and extensive characterization. CXM-7 and CXM-10 will be fully characterized and tested in accordance with their specifications. Based on each organization’s unique capabilities and experience, this project will be a collaborative effort between U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ and U.S. Navy Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake; CA, leveraging the scale-up capabilities of both facilities, and leading to the sharing and transition of knowledge and best practices between the two organizations for the successful outcome. The process will be documented as a final report for transition.

The successful completion of this effort will result in scaling up new methods of manufacturing CXMs which overcome the well-known issues related to the state-of-the-art method. The new remotely operated method will be safer, approximately 60% more efficient, more cost-effective, and will produce no waste as compared to state-of-the art manufacturing method. As a result, this effort will save approximately 1.93 million gallons of water per year going into waste-stream, and approximately 18 million British thermal units energy/electricity saving per year. (Anticipated Project Completion - 2029)