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COMPOSITION C-4

Properties

Group
Composite / plastic
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Пластична маса, що нагадує шпаклівку
Color
від брудно-білого до світло-коричневого.
Detonation velocity
8000 m/s
Sensitivity
За чутливістю подібний до тротилу.

Synonyms / designations

  • Harrisite
  • plastic explosive

COMPOSITION C-4

COMPOSITION C-4 — brizant BP. A mixture consisting mainly of hexane with varying amounts of plasticizer (oil), diethylhexyl sebacate and polyisobutylene. The explosive is used as the main charge in blasting and can be used underwater.

Composition

A mixture consisting mainly of hexane with varying amounts of plasticizer (oil), diethylhexyl sebacate and polyisobutylene.

Melting point

Does not have a sharp melting point.

Solubility

Slightly soluble in acetone. Soluble in dimethylformamide.

Toxicity

Usually does not cause dermatitis. Toxic effects are characteristic of its components.

Application

The explosive is used as the main charge in blasting and can be used underwater.

Note

Storage stability is considered good. It is non-hygroscopic and is not affected by moisture. Does not react with most common metals.

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