| abstract |
An explosive composition comprising a combination of a principal explosive having a low initiation sensitivity with a sensitizing explosive having a high initiation sensitivity, together with a liquid binder, demonstrates high performance characteristics, yet low sensitivity to external influences such as impact, shock, friction, and extreme temperature conditions. The composition is further characterized by favorable mechanical properties and the capability of being poured for casting purposes. There being present 50% to 75% by weight of the principal explosive, 5 to 35% by weight of the sensitising explosive and 10-40% by weight of the hardenable binder. |