PETN (Penta Erythritol Tetra Nitrate)
Introduction
Penta Erythritol Tetra Nitrate (PETN) is a white colour crystalline
material. The crystals are short and hexagonal with minimum
elongates and free from needle shaped crystals, dust and visible
impurities. PETN is used independently as a high explosive,
as the explosive core for detonating cords or as an ingredient
of composite explosives.
Specifications
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Melting Point
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139 - 142 deg C
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Nitrogen Content |
17.5% minimum
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Stability By Abel Heat Test |
80 degrees C for 60 minutes minimum
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Flow time (for 200 gms) |
260 seconds max.
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Through 5mm Bore Funnel Bulk Density |
0.80 to 0.84 gms/cc
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Moisture (For Transportation) |
25%
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Moisture (For Use)
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0.1%
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Insolubles In Acetone |
0.2%
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Acidity as HNO3
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0.005%
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Alkanity as Na2CO3 |
0.005%
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Ash Content |
0.05%
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Seive Size:
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through B SS 18
through B SS 240 |
100%
30%
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Storage Conditions
PETN is classified as an "explosive" and must be
stored in magazines on wooden platforms/reapers.
Packing
11.25 Kgs Dry PETN with minimum 25% moisture is packed
in double lined heavy gauge polythene bags. The bag is kept
in an aluminium container provided with a lid. One such container
is packed in a laminated corrugated carton.
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