Probably ammonium Nitrate charges used for engineering tasks such as cratering. Those charges cannot be reliably detonated by a blasting cap alone, but require the use of a booster explosive to make them shoot.
What are the least sensitive explosives used by military
c4
c4
The three categories of high explosives are primary explosives, secondary explosives, and tertiary explosives. Primary explosives are very sensitive and are used to initiate a detonation. Secondary explosives are more stable and are commonly used in commercial and military applications. Tertiary explosives are less sensitive and are often used as propellants.
Composition C-4. It consists of RDX in a plasticizer, and takes significant shock to detonate.
The least sensitive explosives used by the military include materials like TNT (trinitrotoluene) and some formulations of RDX (Research Department Explosive). These explosives are known for their relative stability and resistance to accidental detonation from shock, friction, or temperature changes. They are often used in munitions and ordnance due to their reliability and predictable performance under various conditions. However, the specific choice of explosive can depend on the intended application and operational requirements.
TNT
Military munitions.
While we use several, you are probably thinking of Composition C4. It is composed of RDX explosive in a mix of a plastic binder. In Great Britain it is called PE-4. It is a low sensitivity explosive with high energy.
One of the most widely-used and least expensive explosives in the U.S. military's arsenal is triacetone-triperoxide or TATP. It is easy and inexpensive to synthesize and is made with acetone and hydrogen peroxide.
Flammable liquids should not be used for cleaning purposes near explosives or within an explosives area. It poses a high risk of fire or explosion due to the volatile nature of flammable liquids in the presence of explosives. It is recommended to use non-flammable cleaning alternatives in such sensitive areas.
Medium explosives are materials with a moderate amount of power and sensitivity, falling between low and high explosives. They are often used in mining, construction, and military applications for their ability to generate controlled explosions. Examples of medium explosives include TNT (trinitrotoluene) and RDX (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine).