CES Explosive Materials & Chemical Composition

Question 1

What defines a high explosive?

Accepted Answer

They detonate with a supersonic shock wave

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They burn slowly.

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They produce smoke only.

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They can only be used underwater.

Question 2

What is the primary component of TNT?

Accepted Answer

Trinitrotoluene

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Methane

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Calcium sulfate

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Sodium chloride

Question 3

Why is ammonium nitrate used in explosives?

Accepted Answer

It is a strong oxidizer and cost-effective

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It is highly reactive alone.

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It is a strong reducing agent.

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It dissolves easily in water.

Question 4

What characteristic makes an explosive 'primary'?

Accepted Answer

They are highly sensitive and initiate other explosives

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They are used for demolition jobs.

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They are easy to clean up.

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They require high activation energy.

Question 5

Which chemical is commonly mixed with ammonium nitrate in ANFO?

Accepted Answer

Fuel oil

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Sulfur

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Ethanol

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Hydrochloric acid

Question 6

What does 'brisance' measure in explosives?

Accepted Answer

Shattering ability of an explosive

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Smoke emission

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Sound output

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Duration of burning

Question 7

Which explosive is known for its use in military demolition and is water-resistant?

Accepted Answer

C-4

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Black powder

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RDX

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Dynamite

Question 8

Which of the following is a low explosive?

Accepted Answer

Black powder

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TNT

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Nitroglycerin

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C-4

Question 9

What is a key hazard when mixing explosive materials?

Accepted Answer

Unintended chemical reactions or detonation

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Increased shelf life.

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Improved fragrance.

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Less color in the final product.