Simple model for predicting detonation velocity of organic, inorganic, and mixed explosives

In this study, a new model based on a single equation is developed for estimating the detonation velocity of any organic/inorganic explosives. The new model is based on adaptation of feasible rules, oxygen balance, and heat of reaction for identification of detonation products. The final results of the new model for the detonation velocity are in good agreement with available experimental values, as well as with the Becker–Kistiakowsky–Wilson model values of the EXPLO5 software and with results obtained by other methods. The results reveal the minimum relative deviation percentage error for all the organic, inorganic, and mixed explosives as compared to other models. Therefore, the newly developed simple model and rules will be useful for a scientist/chemist to predict the detonation velocity of any new explosives without depending upon expensive computer codes.