Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) has characteristics
similar to those of cyclonite and is mixed with TNT to form
the explosive pentolite. It also forms the core of the explosive
Detonating fuses used for detonating demolition charges and
the booster charges used in blasting.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Melting Point |
129’C – 142’C |
| Nitrogen Content |
17.5 % MIninum |
| Stability by Abel Heat Test |
80’C for 60 minutes Minimum |
| Flow Rate(for 500 Gram) |
200-250 Seconds(through 5mm Bore Funnel) |
| Bulk Density |
0.90 – 1.00 Gram/CC |
| Moisture(for Transportation |
25% |
| Insoluble in Acetone |
0.1% |
| Acidity as HNO3 |
0.005% |
| Alkalinity as Na2 Co3 |
0.005% |
| Ash Content |
0.05% |
| Sieve Size |
(For 36 BSS 70-80%) |
| |
(For 100 BSS 4%) |
| Crystal Shape |
Rhombic |
