TNT

Trinitrotoluene
Formula
C6H2(NO2) 3CH3
Description
A light yellow to light brown solid used in chemistry as a reagent, but best known as a powerful explosive with convenient handling properties. A bomb made from TNT is considered the standard measure of the explosive power of other explosives.
Explosive Characteristics
Detonation Speed, m/s
6950
Brisance, mm
16
Explosive Volume, cm³
285
TNT Equivalent
1
Impact Sensitivity
4 - 8%
Friction Sensitivity
29.5kgs
Physical-Chemical Properties
Density, kg/m³
1663
Melting Point, ºC
82
Ignition Point, ºC
290
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