Hexogen

RDX, Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine
Description
Colorless crystalline substance poorly soluble in water
Explosive Characteristics
Detonation Speed, m/s
8380
Brisance, mm
24
Explosive Volume, cm³
490
TNT Equivalent
1.42
Impact Sensitivity
When a 10 kg load falls from a height of 25 cm 72-80%
Friction Sensitivity
With sand 490 kgf/cm²; Without sand 1500 kgf/cm²
Physical-Chemical Properties
Density, kg/m³
1816
Melting Point, ºC
202
Ignition Point, ºC
220
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