Institute of Energetic Materials

The Institute of Energetic Materials is dedicated to education and research in three areas:

chemistry and technology of explosives

• In cooperation with Czech detonator manufacturers, we are looking for safer, mainly non-toxic, primary explosives.
• We research high nitrogen substances for airbags and other gas-generating rescue systems used in the automotive industry.
• We are developing new more environmentally friendly alternatives to pyrotechnic products. For example, a smoke composition in the Ferrari red color.

explosion theory

• We study the processes taking place in the detonation wave, i.e. inside explosives, to understand the conditions associated with detonation.
• We design and carry out measurements which place extraordinary demands on the capability of measuring equipment used in relation to the extreme conditions of high pressure, temperature and velocity.
• We make use of advanced statistical methods to assess the sensitivity of explosives.

safety engineering

• We serve the public by collaborating in the training of specialists for explosive detection and disposal. We develop training kits for detection of improvised explosives.
• We help protect the public and civilian infrastructure from the effects of explosions, both accidental and intentional.
• We measure the blast characteristics of combustible gaseous and dusty materials for the purpose of designing blast protection in mining and industry.