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Research Core for Explosion Safety was established on April 1st, 2007, succeeding Research Center for Explosion Safety.
Research Core for Explosion Safety aims to be one of the leading comprehensive research bases in the world forfundamental and applied studies on explosions and general phenomena concerning explosion(spontaneous combustion, runaway reactions, pressure release, high-speed combustion, impact rupture, an environmental impacts by explosion).
The core will set up a network of domestic and overseas explosive experts to allow them to use the core's safety information, facilities, and equipment. The core also aims to create systems that can promptly and continuously respond to society and international needs concerning the safety of combustion and explosion of chemical substances.

Research Core for Explosion Safety started with five research Groups, namely :

  1. Explosion and Shock Waves Group which investigates the explosion phenomena and propagation of shock waves
  2. Energetic Materials Group which investigates chemistry of energetic materials
  3. Gas Phase Explosion Group which researches the explosion of gases such as hydrogen and dust
  4. Application and Environmental Protection Group which studies the effective utilization of explosive substances and assesses their environmental impact.
  5. High Energy Density Group which investigates behavior of materials in a high energy density state.
On April 1st, 2008, 5 groups above were reorganized into 3 groups, namely :
  1. Explosion and Shock Waves Group
  2. Energetic Materials Group
  3. Industrial Safety and Physical Risk Analysis Group

At the core, there are approximately 50 staffs, including permanent and temporary researchers, researchers working on collaborative projects, and assistants. We make much of basic studies on determining the the phenomena of explosions and developing methods for preventing explosion disasters, preparing safety technical standards for explosives and gases (dimethyl ether, hydrogen, etc.), and responding to global-harmonization by contributing to recycling, safety treatment measures and explosive safety of pyrotechnics.

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