Energetic Materials

The legacy Energetic Materials Business continues to focus on the traditional commercial and military explosives markets, providing testing services, product development, technology licensing, and custom manufacturing services. With over fifty years of service to our customers, UTEC has developed an impeccable reputation for reliability and quality, as well as timely and cost effective services to the domestic and international customers. The long standing relationships with customers and fundamental understanding of their needs are the keys to UTEC's Energetic Materials Business success.

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING: TECHNOLOGY LICENSING:
  • Formulation
  • Chemical Sensitization
  • Emulsifiers and their Synthesis
  • Process Development
  • Biological Waste Disposal
  • Product Development
  • Energetic Materials Characterization
  • Technology Enhancements
TESTING: ANALYTICAL:
  • Underwater Energy Tests
  • Velocity of Detonation (confined/unconfined)
  • Temperature Sensitivity
  • Initiation Sensitivity
  • Critical Diameter
  • Air Gap Sensitivity
  • Impact Sensitivity
  • Friction Sensitivity
  • Aging Effect on Performance
  • Detonators - Time Delay Evaluation
  • Safety and Classification Testing (UN Tests)
  • Emulsions
  • Watergels
  • Energetic Materials
  • Quality Control
  • Raw Materials
DEMIL:
  • Alternate methods for handling and storage of conventional munitions and composite rocket propellants
  • New applications, products and processes for recycling military explosives
  • Propellant-based blasting agents for quarries and mines