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Properties

Group: Composite / plastic
Class: Brisant / secondary
State: пластівці, смужки, гранули, листи, дрібні зерна, а також одно- або багатоперфоровані циліндричні зерна.
Color: варіюється від напівпрозорого блідо-жовтого до непрозорого коричневого або чорного.
Sensitivity: Легко запалюється від полум'я, удару кулі або заряду чорного пороху. Швидко горить і, як відомо, детонує під час ув'язнення або при спалюванні в глибоких купах. Чутливий до електричних іскор, особливо

Synonyms / designations

Нітроцелюлозні порохи

NITROCELLULOSE POWDERS

Nitrocellulose powders (NITROCELLULOSE POWDERS) — explosive VR. Monobasic: Compositions containing mainly nitrocellulose. May contain other ingredients such as stabilizer, inorganic nitrates, nitro compounds, and non-explosive materials to help reduce... Monobasic: Used in small arms, grenades, and artillery pieces.

Composition

Monobasic: Compositions containing mainly nitrocellulose. May contain other ingredients such as stabilizer, inorganic nitrates, nitro compounds and non-explosive materials to help reduce hygroscopicity, decomposition and flash. Bibasic: Compositions containing nitrocellulose and a liquid organic nitrate, such as nitroglycerin. Often contains additives similar to a single-base powder in addition to a stabilizer. Multibase: Compositions containing nitrocellulose, liquid organic nitrate (nitroglycerin), and nitroguanidine, as well as stabilizers and other ingredients, as in monobase propellant.

Melting point

Does not melt.

Solubility

Most of these powders dissolve in a mixture of ether with ethyl alcohol or in acetone.

Toxicity

Relatively non-toxic and usually does not cause dermatitis. Excessive handling of dibasic powders can cause toxic effects characteristic of its components.

Application

Single Core: Used in small arms, grenades, and artillery pieces. Double base: Used in small arms, mortars, artillery pieces, rockets. Multicharge: Used as gunpowder.

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