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An explosive charge is a measured quantity of explosive material, which may either be composed solely of one ingredient or be a mixture containing at least two substances. The potential energy stored in an explosive material may, for example, be: chemical energy, such as nitroglycerin or grain dust
Fissile materials (8 P) Fulminates (7 P) G. Explosive gases (9 P) O. Organic peroxide explosives (9 P) T. Trinitrotoluene (21 P) Pages in category "Explosive chemicals"
Explosive materials are produced in numerous physical forms for their use in mining, engineering, or military applications. The different physical forms and fabrication methods are grouped together in several use forms of explosives. Explosives are sometimes used in their pure forms, but most common applications transform or modify them.
TNT, short for trinitrotoluene, is a widely used highly explosive material that serves as an important ingredient for bombs, grenades, and artillery shells like the 155mm shells that have been ...
US Army trucks laden with ammunition, displaying a Class 1.1D Explosives placard on the front.. Hazmat Class 1 are explosive materials which are any substance or article, including a device, which is designed to function by explosion or which, by chemical reaction within itself is able to function in a similar manner even if not designed to function by explosion.
A house fire and explosion in New Jersey that killed two men and two young children earlier this month was caused by explosive materials found in the residence, authorities announced Tuesday. The ...
Polymer-bonded explosives, also called PBX or plastic-bonded explosives, are explosive materials in which explosive powder is bound together in a matrix using small quantities (typically 5–10% by weight) of a synthetic polymer. PBXs are normally used for explosive materials that are not easily melted into a casting, or are otherwise difficult ...
Some waste material, including ordnance and chemical agents, were reportedly buried on site and reportedly explosive materials were destroyed by surface burning or burning in chambers or pits ...