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PETN
Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate generally known as PETN is a standard explosive compound obtained by nitration of Penta Erythritol with Concentrated Nitric Acid . It is in the form of a white crystalline powder insoluble in water and highly soluble in acetone. It finds its use in the manufacture of Detonating cords as main core material, In the pentolite Booster as a sensitizing charge, in detonators as a base charge etc.
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Specifications
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 139°c to 142°c |
| Nitrogen Content | 17.5 % Minimum |
| Stability by able Heat Test | 76.6°c for 10 minutes minimum |
| Flow Rate (for 500 gram) | 200 -250 Seconds (Smm Bore Funnel) |
| Bulk Density (gram/ CC) | 0.90±.05 |
| Moisture (for Transportation) | 25% |
| Moisture (For Use) | 0.1 % |
| Insoluble in Acetone | 0.2% |
| Acidity as HNO3 | 0.005 % |
| Alkalinity as Na 2 CO3 | 0.005 % |
| Ash Content | 0.05% |
| Sieve Size(36 BSS) | 70-80% |
| Sieve Size(100 BSS) | 4% |
| Crystal Shape | Rhombic |
| HS Code | 3602.00.900 |
Transport & Application
Indian Explosive Act: Class – 3, Division – 2
Un Classification: Class – 1.1D, UN No. 0151
Mainly used for Military purposes, Detonator, Detonating fuse and in Pentolites