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How many joules does c4 produce?

A gram of C4 explosive produces approximately 6,700 joules of energy when detonated.


Is c4 more explosive than nitroglycerin?

C4 is generally considered to be more stable and safer to handle than nitroglycerin, but in terms of explosive power, both are powerful explosives. C4 has a higher detonation velocity and can produce a more controlled explosion, making it effective for military applications. However, nitroglycerin is known for its sensitivity and can detonate more easily under certain conditions. Overall, while C4 is often viewed as more effective for specific uses, nitroglycerin remains one of the more powerful explosives in terms of raw energy release.


Is a rdx a high explosive?

RDX, an acronym for Research Department Explosive, is an explosive nitro amine widely used in military and industrial applications. It is also known less commonly as cyclonite, hexogen (particularly in German and German-influenced languages), and T4. Its chemical name is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; variants include cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine and cyclotrimethylene trinitramine.


What is Semtex?

It is a moldable ( maleable ) plastic explosive it is just like c4, and is made of PETN and RDX. there are a few types of semtex- semtex H, Semtex A, and another type of semtex is used fo blasting. it is moldable like c4 is is plastic like c4.


What does C4 look like?

C4 is a plastic explosive commonly found in small, rectangular red bricks. It is odorless and can be molded into various shapes for specific operational needs. C4 is stable and safe to handle, and requires a detonator to explode.

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What type of explosive is widely used by the military and is one of the least sensitive explosives?

c4


What type of explosive's is widely used by the military and is one of the least sensitive explosives.?

c4


What is the difference between a C2 battery and a C4 battery?

C2 and C4 batteries refer to different categories of military explosives, not conventional batteries. C2 is a type of plastic explosive with a lower detonation velocity and is often used for demolition and military applications. In contrast, C4 is a more advanced plastic explosive, featuring a higher detonation velocity and greater stability, making it more effective for a variety of military operations. Essentially, C4 is an improved version of C2, offering enhanced performance and versatility.


Who invented C4?

C-4 explosive was developed by the US military in the 1950s. It was created as a replacement for the less stable composition C, with the specific formulation classified as a military secret.


What type of explosive is widely used by the military and is one of the least sensitive explosives.?

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.


What is an C4 bomb?

An explosive device that uses a plastic explosive (Composition C-4) as the explosive. This is a powerful explosive, not sensitive to impact, that resembles gray/white modeling clay. It is based on a material known as RDX that was developed by the British military.


What is the C4 in MW3?

it's an explosive


Is c4 deadly?

Yes. It is a high explosive.


What contains an explosive charge beginning with c?

C4


How does C4 work?

C4 is an explosive compound known as RDX that is coated with a plastic binder. The plastic basically serves as both an protector for the explosive, and as an malleable feature for it. Since the explosive has a coating of plastic over it, to set off C4, a blasting cap or wire is usually inserted into the explosive, and a jolt of electricity sent through it to set the RDX off.


What does c4 spell?

C4 can refer to a military plastic explosive (mostly RDX aka cyclonite or cyclotrimethylene trinitramine). It can also be used as the acronym for the group "Choral Composer/Conductor Collective", a concert and vocal ensemble in New York City.


How do you get the formula for net explosive weight?

To get the Net Explosive Weight, (NEW) Quantity x Weight x RE Factor= NEW Im not sure what explosives you are using. but this is the military format for explosives. For example 5 blocks of C4 C4 weighs 1.25 lb's/ block C4's RE factor is 1.34 5 x 1.25 x 1.34 = 8.375 8.375 is the NEW of JUST the C4, in your calculations you will have to include Detonation cord, initiators, etc... Hope this answered your qestion