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Properties

Formula
C12H6N8O12
Group
Composite / plastic
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Твердий.
Color
Сірий.
Density
1.680 g/cm³
Detonation velocity
6800 m/s
Sensitivity
Менш чутливий за торпекс.

Synonyms / designations

  • ДБХ
  • Depth bomb explosive
  • minex.

DBX

DBX (DBX) is a brilliant BP. A mixture consisting of equal amounts of hexane, ammonium nitrate combined with TNT and aluminum. A variety of DBX, designated as minex, contains a higher percentage of ammonium nitrate than hexogen. A main charge explosive, particularly suitable for use in depth charges, as it is somewhat superior to Torpex in underwater impact.

Composition

A mixture consisting of equal amounts of hexane, ammonium nitrate combined with TNT and aluminum. A variety of DBX, designated as minex, contains a higher percentage of ammonium nitrate than hexogen.

Melting point

85° and 105° C

Solubility

Soluble in acetone.

Toxicity

Toxic effects are characteristic of the components

Application

A main charge explosive, particularly suitable for use in depth charges, as it is somewhat superior to Torpex in underwater impact.

Note

Stability during storage is considered low. Somewhat hygroscopic; hygroscopicity depends on the percentage content of ammonium nitrate and increases with its increase. Corrodes brass and steel.

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