Composition A and variations
Product Description
| Product | Composition A and variations |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | Composition A is a was-coated, granular explosive consisting of RDX and plasticizing was. Composition A is used by the military in land mines and 2.75 and 5 inch rockets. Comp A-3 explosives are made from RDX and wax. Composition A-3 is a wax-coated, granular explosive, consisting of 91% RDX and 9% desensitizing wax. Composition A-3 is not melted or cast. It is pressed into projectiles. It is nonhygroscopic and possesses satisfactory stowage properties. Composition A-3 is appreciably more brisant and powerful than TNT |
| Class | Explosives, Reactants, Propellants, Highly Reactive and Radioactive Chemicals, Explosives, Propellants, Detonators - ATF Regulated Explosive Materials |
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