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  2. Contact explosive - Wikipedia

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    The shape of the contact explosive molecule plays a role in its instability as well. Using nitrogen triiodide as an example again, its pyramidal shape forces the three iodine atoms to be incredibly close to each other. The shape further strains the already weak bonds that holds together this molecule.

  3. Nitrogen triiodide - Wikipedia

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    Nitrogen triiodide is an inorganic compound with the formula N I 3.It is an extremely sensitive contact explosive: small quantities explode with a loud, sharp snap when touched even lightly, releasing a purple cloud of iodine vapor; it can even be detonated by alpha radiation.

  4. Lead styphnate - Wikipedia

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    Lead styphnate (lead 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinate, C 6 HN 3 O 8 Pb ), whose name is derived from styphnic acid, is an explosive used as a component in primer and detonator mixtures for less sensitive secondary explosives. Lead styphnate is only slightly soluble in water and methanol. [3]

  5. Explosive - Wikipedia

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    A primary explosive is an explosive that is extremely sensitive to stimuli such as impact, friction, heat, static electricity, or electromagnetic radiation. Some primary explosives are also known as contact explosives. A relatively small amount of energy is required for initiation.

  6. Nitro compound - Wikipedia

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    The structure of an organic nitro compound. In organic chemistry, nitro compounds are organic compounds that contain one or more nitro functional groups (−NO 2).The nitro group is one of the most common explosophores (functional group that makes a compound explosive) used globally.

  7. Pentaerythritol tetranitrate - Wikipedia

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    PETN is a very powerful explosive material with a relative effectiveness factor of 1.66. [2] When mixed with a plasticizer, PETN forms a plastic explosive. [3] Along with RDX it is the main ingredient of Semtex. PETN is also used as a vasodilator drug to treat certain heart conditions, such as for management of angina. [4] [5]

  8. Use forms of explosives - Wikipedia

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    Rubberized sheet explosives are commonly used for explosive welding and for various other industrial and military applications. Rubberized explosives can be cut to specific shape, bent around solid surfaces, glued or taped in place, or simply laid on relatively flat surfaces. Some common rubberized explosives include: [1]

  9. Nitrogen trichloride - Wikipedia

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    Nitrogen trichloride, also known as trichloramine, is the chemical compound with the formula NCl 3.This yellow, oily, and explosive liquid is most commonly encountered as a product of chemical reactions between ammonia-derivatives and chlorine (for example, in swimming pools).