explosive chemicals
Also known as explosive compound, Explosive Agents, explosive agent
thumb|right|upright=1.3|Demonstration of the explosive properties of three different explosives; four explosions are demonstrated. Three are conducted on a solid marble base, and one is conducted on the demonstrator's hand; each is initiated by a match.
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Explosive chemicals are substances that release large amounts of energy very rapidly when ignited or detonated, creating powerful blasts and heat. They matter because they have important applications in mining, construction, and demolition, but also require careful handling due to their dangerous nature.
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Research
9,331 papers- Tetranitromethane.Report on carcinogens : carcinogen profiles · 2011National Toxicology Program
- Forensic science.ReviewAnalytical chemistry · 2011Brettell TA, Butler JM, Almirall JRDOI: 10.1021/ac201075e
- Microbial remediation of explosive waste.ReviewCritical reviews in microbiology · 2012Singh B, Kaur J, Singh KDOI: 10.3109/1040841X.2011.640979
- Impact of REACH legislation on the production and importation of CMR (carcinogen, mutagen and reproductive) and explosive chemicals in Italy from 2011 to 2015.Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2019Marzo M, Leone C, Toma C et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2018.11.013
- Tetranitromethane.
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63 sectionsContents
- History
- Applications
- Classification
- By energy source
- Chemical
- Nuclear
- Exotic
- By sensitivity
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- By velocity
- Low
- High
- By physical form
- Shipping label classifications
- United Nations (UN) GHS Hazard Class and Division
- Class 1 Compatibility Group
- Properties
- Sensitivity
- Sensitivity to initiation
- Velocity of detonation
- Stability
- Power, performance, and strength
- Brisance
- Density
- Volatility
- Hygroscopicity and water resistance
- Toxicity
- Explosive train
- Volume of products of explosion
- Oxygen balance (OB% or ''Ω'')
- Chemical composition
- Pure compounds
- Oxidized fuel
- Availability and cost
- Activation
- Regulation
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- United States
- List of explosives
- [[Chemical compound|Compounds]]
- [[Acetylide]]s
- [[Fulminate]]s
- Nitro
- [[Nitroso]]s
- [[Nitrate]]s
- [[Amine]]s
- [[Azide]]s
- [[Peroxide]]s
- [[Oxide]]s
- Unsorted
- Mixtures
- Elements and isotopes
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- U.S. government
- Institute of Makers of Explosives
- Other historical
- External links
thumb|right|upright=1.3|Demonstration of the explosive properties of three different explosives; four explosions are demonstrated. Three are conducted on a solid marble base, and one is conducted on the demonstrator's hand; each is initiated by a match.
An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure. An explosive charge is a measured quantity of explosive material. The material may either be composed solely of one ingredient or be a mixture containing at least two substances.