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Properties

Group
Composite / plastic
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Твердий.
Color
сріблясто-сірий.
Density
1.700 g/cm³
Detonation velocity
6700 m/s
Sensitivity
Дещо чутливіший до удару, ніж тротил, але менш чутливий, ніж тетрил.

Synonyms / designations

  • Тритонал
  • Underwater explosive
  • UWE.

TRITONAL

Tritonal (TRITONAL) is a brilliant BP. A mixture of TNT and powdered or flake aluminum. It is used in high-explosive aerial bombs.

Composition

A mixture of TNT and powdered or flake aluminum

Melting point

Does not have a sharp melting point. At a temperature above the melting temperature of TNT (81° C), aluminum is suspended in molten TNT.

Solubility

TNT dissolves in acetone, ethyl alcohol, benzene or carbon tetrachloride. Aluminum is insoluble in most common solvents.

Toxicity

It is considered a poisonous explosive substance. Explosion fumes are poisonous and should not be inhaled.

Application

It is used in high-explosive aerial bombs.

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