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Bursting charge question

MINENAZ16

MINENAZ16

Well-Known Member
Ordnance approved
Hello,

What is the composition of the bursting charge "Rexol" of 1.59in AP ?

Regards


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Minenaz16,

Ammonium chlorate
Zinc powder
Resin and mineral oil

I'm surprised it was approved.

TimG
 
Correction -

That should be Ammonium perchlorate not chlorate. Has an extra Oxygen atom and is not prone to spontaneous decomposition like the chlorate.

TimG
 
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