The VKIS Energetics Team, founded in 2019 by Charles S. Crook, Jr., is revolutionizing binary gel explosives. Crook, with his background in chemistry and special operations explosives training, aimed to transform how binary explosives are used.
The VKIS Energetics Team has since developed several MatrEX® Binary Explosive Gel formulations, catering to the specific needs of the Special Operations community. MatrEX® has a detonation velocity of 6,200 m/s and an RE factor of 1.2, making it a powerful explosive option.
Currently, VKIS Energetics is working on a US Air Force Phase II SBIR project to support Hill Air Force Base EOD technicians in decommissioning Minuteman II rocket engines. This project utilizes MatrEX® Gel as the primary component for explosively formed projectiles (EFP).
VKIS Energetics remains committed to pushing the boundaries of science and technology to deliver innovative solutions.
MatrEX® Binary Gel Explosive is a powerful and adaptable gelled explosive. It is sold as two non-explosive components, a gel and an activator, which eliminates logistical problems encountered in shipping, storing, and transporting commercial high explosive materials. When mixed, MatrEX® is a cap-sensitive, high explosive that produces high gas volume, high bulk energy, and a consistent detonation velocity.
The VKIS Energetics Team is proud to offer training for Military and Law Enforcement. Each course is customized to fit the unique needs of the operators. Each course features hands-on exercises designed to sharpen skills, along with pre- and post-testing to measure knowledge gained. We combine scientific principles with real-world operational scenarios, providing a comprehensive understanding of the training material.