Investigations of lattice imperfections in energetic materials using x-ray diffraction

A review with 9 refs. Lattice imperfections play an important role in the prodn. and quality assurance of energetic materials as they influence properties like the mech. sensitivity, elasticity, and stability. X-ray diffraction is a possible tool for the investigation of the imperfections. The paper gives the theor. background for the investigation of lattice imperfections with x-ray diffractometry that should be introduced as a method for the characterization of energetic materials.