INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-14970D
25 November 2003
SUPERSEDING
MIL-E-14970B
24 September 1974
MIL-E-0014970C (AR)
29 May 1986
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION A-5
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1.
SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers requirements,
examinations and tests for an explosive designated as
Explosive Composition A-5.
1.2 Classification. Explosive Composition A-5 will be
of the following classes,(see 6.1):
Class 1 - Explosive Composition A-5 which has not been
subjected to density/sensitivity test (sampling inspection,
see 4.5.3.1). Class 1 Composition A-5 may use a maximum of
50% by weight of recycled RDX and a minimum of 50% by weight
of virgin RDX in its feedstock for Composition A-5
production (see 3.2.1.1 and 6.5).
Class 2 - Explosive Composition A-5 which has passed the
density/sensitivity test (100% inspection, see 4.5.3.1 &
4.5.3.2). Class 2 Composition A-5 will use only virgin RDX
(see 6.12.1) in its feedstock for Composition A-5
production.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should
be addressed to:Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-
AIC-S, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000. Since
contact information can change, you may want to verify the
currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online
database at www.dodssp.daps.mil
AMSC N/A
FSC 1376
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