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5 Cards in this Set
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TNT |
Standard for which all explosives are compared Relative Effectiveness (R.E.) factor of 1 |
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RDX |
Base explosive Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine White, crystalline powder Highly sensitive and brisant When used alone it's primary use is for electric and nonelectric detonators and blasting caps Used in manufacture of C-4 and Semtex |
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HMX |
Base explosive Octogen White granular powder Byproduct of making RDX, same sensitivity but not as powerful Mixed with other explosives for use in nuclear weapons and rocket propellant In breaching, mainly used in shock tube |
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PETN |
Base explosive Pentaerythritol Tertranitrate White granular powder, most sensitive secondary explosive used by the military Used in mixtures with other explosives or nonexplosive polymers to make detonating cord |
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Detonating Cord (Det Cord) |
PETN based explosive core mixed with wax Protected by several layers of woven fabrics, insulation, and resin Plastic or rubberized outer coating 500 and 1000 ft rolls 50, 100, 400 grains per ft. |
