EMPI demonstrates a path to structural reactive material (SRM) fragments based on past work developing reactive material formulations. One project extended Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (LMMFC) ICEPK technology. Quasi-static pressure values of ~2x the reference material was demonstrated in Southwest Research Institutes (SwRI) ballistic calorimeter at ~2800 ft/sec. This effect allows for maintaining lethality while decreasing the charge to mass ratio. Additional fragment mass can be added, doubling fragment mass while increasing energy release. Phase I demonstrates a path to maximize fragment hot-pressed density and compressive strength. A matrix of formulations for characterization will be selected. Characterization includes mechanical, microstructural, and thermo-chemical analysis. Fragment quasi-static pressure rise will be evaluated using SwRIs ballistic calorimeter with a 0.25-inch target plate. Twenty-four (24) shots are expected to be tested. Explosive launch testing will be conducted to demonstrate fragment launch survivability. A manufacturing concept is presented which illustrates scaling beyond laboratory fragment production. Our concept adapts an industrial pellet mill for SRM fragment production. Our phase I effort increases TRL from 3 to 5. Our Phase II effort will focus on further optimization and demonstration of a scalable manufacturing approach taking the TRL from 5 to 7.structural reactive material,selectable lethality,mechanical properties,thermo-chemical characterization,ballistic calorimeter,density maximization
