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The velocity of the chain explosive‐decomposition reaction in silver azide whiskes has been measured (≈1500 m/sec). The measured velocity is identified as the propagation velocity of the diffusion front of holes generated in the course of explosive decomposition.
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Aduev, B.P., Aluker, É.D., Krechetov, A.G. et al. Propagation of the Chain Explosive‐Decomposition Reaction in Silver Azide Crystals. Combustion, Explosion, and Shock Waves 39, 701–703 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CESW.0000007684.24112.3d
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