Binary/Two Component Explosives

• Usually consist of Ammonium Nitrate (sensitizer) and Nitromethane (fuel)

• Advantages include:

  • not a Class A explosive until mixed
  • no danger of fire while in storage
  • available in correct type and size
  • can deactivate after mixing
  • will detonate at minus 140F

• Disadvantages include:

  • cost
  • time required to mix

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Usually made of Nitromethane (a fuel) and Ammonium Nitrate (a sensitizer).

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