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4. Explosives
Explosives are substances that can decompose in a detonation regime. This results in the most significant effects .
Some explosives can only decompose under detonation conditions. Extremely sensitive, these products are used in very small quantities in detonators, enabling them to initiate detonation. They are referred to as primaries.
In contrast, other explosives are referred to as secondary. Less sensitive, they are handled in large quantities, up to a ton. Their compositions vary widely, depending on whether they are used in civilian or military applications.
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Explosives
Pyrotechnic compositions
Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Defence energetic materials, Security vulnerability, Shock sensitivity – Shock sheep test BAM AFNOR - NF T70-500 - 2007
- AFNOR Defence energetic materials, Safety vulnerability, Friction sensitivity – AFNOR BAM test - NF T70-503 - 2019
Regulations
Decree no. 2013-973 of October 29, 2013 on the prevention of special risks to which workers are exposed during pyrotechnic activities. Last update of the data in this text: July 01, 2014. NOR : ETST1310032D
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