PETN
Description
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 Fuse or as an ingredient of composite explosives.
The most common use of PETN is as an explosive with high brisance. It is more difficult to detonate than primary explosives, so dropping or igniting it, will typically not cause an explosion (at atmospheric pressure it is difficult to ignite and burns relatively slowly), but is more sensitive to shock and friction than other secondary explosives such as TNT or tetryl. Under certain conditions, a deflagration to detonation transition can occur.
It is rarely used alone, but primarily used in booster and bursting charges of small caliber ammunition, in upper charges of detonators in some land mines and shells, and as the explosive core of Detonation cord. PETN is the least stable among all of the common military explosives, but can be stored without significant deterioration for longer than nitroglycerin or nitrocellulose.
It is rarely used alone, but primarily used in booster and bursting charges of small caliber ammunition, in upper charges of detonators in some land mines and shells, and as the explosive core of Detonation cord. PETN is the least stable among all of the common military explosives, but can be stored without significant deterioration for longer than nitroglycerin or nitrocellulose.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| S.NO | PARAMETERS | UNIT | SPECIFICATION |
| 1 | Nitrogen content | % | 17.0 |
| 2 | Moisture content | % | 25-30 for transport 0.1 Max for use/td> |
| 3 | Stability as Able heat test | 70° C for 10 minutes minimum | |
| 4 | Acidity as HNO3 | % | 0.005 |
| 5 | Flow time through 4.2 mm bore funnel | sec | 225 |
| 6 | Melting point | C | 139 - 142 |
| 7 | Crystal shape | Rhombic | |
| 8 | Bulk density | g/cc | 0.80 - 0.90 |
| 9 | Sieve | % | a) through BSS 18 : 100% b) through BSS 100: <5% |
Storage Conditions
PETN is classified as an “EXPLOSIVES” and must be stored in magazines on wooden pallets/reapers.
Packing
11.25 Kgs with 25-30% moisture is packed in double lined heavy gauge polythene bags.
The bag is kept in a-corrugated cartoon box.
The bag is kept in a-corrugated cartoon box.
Shipping Information
As per IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Classifications – Class: 1,
Division: 1.1, Group: D, Un No.: 0151, Page No.: 1106, Storage Category: II TYPE ‘B’
As per PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) Classifications – ID No.: 581 Class: 3, Division: 2, Category: ZZ
As per PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) Classifications – ID No.: 581 Class: 3, Division: 2, Category: ZZ
Note
- Special products/sizes will be supplied to suit the customers requirements.
- Packing of all products are packed in approved fibre cases, each containing 11.25kg (net Weight ) of explosives.