10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a high explosive?
It creates a shock wave with a pressure difference
What is the primary difference between high and low explosives?
The velocity of explosion
What is the purpose of a primer in a bullet?
To initiate the reaction directly
What is the name of the explosive developed by Alfred Nobel in 1867?
Dynamite
What is the velocity of explosion (VOD) of RDX?
28,700 ft/s
What is the purpose of additives in smokeless powder?
To modify the shape and size of the powder
What is the name of the analytical method that uses beta rays from radioactive nickel to ionize the explosive?
Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS)
What is the name of the explosive that is very sensitive and made from acetone and hydrogen peroxide?
TATP
What is the characteristic of a deflagration?
It is a fast combustion reaction
What is the purpose of a detonator in a high explosive?
To initiate the reaction with a primary explosive
Learn about the different types of explosives, including low and high explosives, and understand their characteristics and properties. Discover how they work and the differences between deflagration and detonation.
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