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Many explosive devices consist of a primary and a secondary explosive. The primary consists of a small amount of an explosive that is very easily set off. The primary creates a small explosion that sets off the secondary explosive, which consists of a material that is much harder to set off; usually a primary explosive is the only way. The secondary explosive provides most of the energy of the device, with the primary simply being a trigger. The use of primary and secondary explosives allows for explosive devices that are less likely to go off accidentally.
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What is explosive mixture?
A mixture of substances that may explode under the right circumstances. Powdered flour dispersed thru air will explode if a spark is present. Gunpowder is an explosive mixture, not a compound. Nitroglycerine is NOT an explosive mixture. It is an explosive compound.
Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event?
secondary source
What does radioactive hazard mean?
That the substance is dangerous & explosive.
What is the name of explosive science?
Combustion, which is part of thermodynamics.
What is the misuse of dynamite?
Dynamite is used in bombs as it is an explosive substance.
What is a secondary high explosive?
One that will not reliably detonate from heat/flame, but requires the energy of a donor explosive to detonate.
What is secondary high explosives?
One that will not reliably detonate from heat/flame, but requires the energy of a donor explosive to detonate.
What should one keep in mind upon arriving at the scene of an explosion and assisting victims?
Secondary explosive devices may have been planted.
A secondary explosive device has been spotted what is the best way to proceed?
Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander immediately.
What type of objects might a terrorist use to disguise a secondary explosive?
Knapsack, backpack, or parcel Trash can or dumpster Automobile or truck ANSWER: All of the above
What are the three categories of explosives?
Primary and secondary explosives. The definitions of these are rather loose, however typically primary explosives will detonate when ignited (example: mercury fulkminate), and secondary explosives require a shockewave to detonate (example: TNT). The most accurate definition is when used in the context of an "explosive train" whereby a fuse ignites the primary high explosive which undergoes deflagration to detonation transition, this detonation produces a shockwave which is used to initiate a secondary high explosive. So explosive compounds are classified into primary or secondary based there primary use.
What type objects might a terrorist use to disguise a secondary explosive device?
Knapsack, backpack, or parcel Trash can or dumpster Automobile or truck ANSWER: All of the above
What types of objects might a terrorist use to disguise a secondary explosive device?
Knapsack, backpack, or parcel Trash can or dumpster Automobile or truck ANSWER: All of the above
Is chlorine explosive?
Is chlorine explosive?Chlorine alone is not explosive.
Is sulfur explosive?
It is not explosive alone, but with other materials it can become explosive.
Is the 1902 eruption of mt pelee non explosive or explosive?
explosive
AWR-160-W Terrorism Awareness for First Responders answers?
The indicators of a secondary device are similar to those of an initial blast, though the initial explosion is the first warning sign. Personnel should always anticipate a secondary device when responding to an explosive incident. Indicators of possible criminal or terrorist activity involving secondary devices could include which of the following
