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Properties

Formula
C6H2N3O7
Group
Individual compounds
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Кристалічний порошок.
Color
Лимонно-жовтий, але може варіюватися від світло-кремового до жовто-червоного.
Density
1.600 g/cm³
Detonation velocity
7100 m/s
Sensitivity
Менш чутливий, ніж тетрил, але легше ініціюється за допомогою детонатора, ніж тротил. Має приблизно таку ж чутливість до удару, як і тротил.

Synonyms / designations

  • Пікринова кислота
  • 2
  • 4
  • 6
  • trinitrophenol
  • P. A.
  • Lyddite
  • Acide picrique
  • Melinite
  • Fondu melinite
  • Pikrinsaure
  • Granatfullung 88. Grf 88
  • Acido picrico
  • Jelinite
  • Pertite
  • Shimose
  • UR-M

PICRIC ACID

Picric acid (PICRIC ACID) is explosive BP. Explosive substance used as the main charge.

Melting point

122°C

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water or ether; sparingly soluble in ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or benzene. Soluble in toluene, methyl alcohol or baking soda solution. It dissolves very well in acetone.

Toxicity

Very toxic. When in contact with the dry powder, it leaves stains on the skin and hair; can cause dermatitis. Usually affected.

Application

Explosive substance used as the main charge. In Japan, it is used as the main charge and as an intermediate charge. The French used it as a component of explosive mixtures. The Germans used it as an intermediate detonator. It is used mainly in the USA in the production of dannite (ammonium picrate) and for the formation of mixtures with other components.

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