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Properties

Group
Composite / plastic
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Тверда речовина, схожа на будівельний розчин.
Color
сріблясто-білий або шиферно-сірий.
Density
1.720 g/cm³
Detonation velocity
7300 m/s
Sensitivity
Чутливість до удару вища, ніж у тротилу або composition В. При прострілі кулями або осколками снарядів може відбутися детонація.

Synonyms / designations

  • Торпекс
  • TPX
  • Trialene
  • Trialine
  • Tetranol

TORPEX

Torpex (TORPEX) is an explosive VR. hexane - 42% TNT - 40% aluminum powder - 18%. Explosive substance used as a main charge.

Composition

hexane - 42% TNT - 40% aluminum powder - 18%

Melting point

88°C

Solubility

Both TNT and hexane dissolve in acetone.

Toxicity

Causes toxic effects characteristic of its components.

Application

Explosive substance used as a main charge. It is used in mines, torpedo warheads and depth charges. It was also used by the Germans as a filler in large armor-piercing and high-explosive bombs.

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