EN 13938-3:2003
(Main)Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition
Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition
This European Standard specifies a method to determine the tendency of a propellant to undergo transition from deflagration to detonation. It applies to propellants of a grain size up to 8 mm. This method does not apply to black powder.
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Treibladungspulver und Raketentreibstoffe - Teil 3: Bestimmung des Überganges der Deflagration in die Detonation
Explosifs à usage civil - Poudre propulsive et propergol - Partie 3: Méthode de détermination du passage de la déflagration à la détonation
La présente Norme européenne décrit une méthode permettant de déterminer la tendance d'une poudre propulsive à passer de la déflagration à la détonation. Elle s'applique aux poudres propulsives dont les grains peuvent atteindre jusqu'à 8 mm. Cette méthode ne s'applique pas à la poudre noire.
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Smodniki in raketna goriva - 3. del: Določevanje prehoda deflagracije v detonacijo
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 11-Mar-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 321 - Explosives for civil uses
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 321/WG 5 - Propellants
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2025
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13938-3:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method to determine the tendency of a propellant to undergo transition from deflagration to detonation. It applies to propellants of a grain size up to 8 mm. This method does not apply to black powder.
This European Standard specifies a method to determine the tendency of a propellant to undergo transition from deflagration to detonation. It applies to propellants of a grain size up to 8 mm. This method does not apply to black powder.
EN 13938-3:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13938-3:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13938-3:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13938-3:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/28/EU, 93/15/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/055. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transitionExplosifs a usage civil - Poudre propulsive et propergol - Partie 3: Méthode de détermination du passage de la déflagration a la détonationExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Treibladungspulver und Raketentreibstoffe - Teil 3: Bestimmung des Überganges der Deflagration in die DetonationTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13938-3:2003SIST EN 13938-3:2003en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13938-3:200301-maj-2003
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13938-3March 2003ICS 71.100.30English versionExplosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants -Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transitionExplosifs à usage civil - Poudre propulsive et propergol -Partie 3: Méthode de détermination du passage de ladéflagration à la détonationExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Treibladungspulver undRaketentreibstoffe - Teil 3: Bestimmung des Übergangesder Deflagration in die DetonationThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13938-3:2003 E
Range of applicability of the test method.8Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU Directives.9
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