Characterization of sibex in 1,5m³ ICT detonation tank

The 1.5m³ ICT detonation tank was recently upgraded, giving the opportunity to evaluate different SIBEXs and investigate the principals of detonation and combustion. For this purpose the ICT detonation tank has been equipped with temperature and pressure sensors as well as spectrometers. Also a vacuum pump, a cyclone and gas supply has been added, which allows measurements in vacuum and in different atmospheres. Additionally the cyclone allows investigating particles suspended in air after the detonation. During a series of experiments 16 different formulations of SIBEX have been tested. Ten of them were tested both in air and in argon to evaluate the influence of the atmosphere. Leftovers were taken and analyzed using EDX, REM and XRD, showing no oxidation of aluminum in argon.