Typically blasting agents.
What are the least sensitive explosives used by military
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Several of the plastic explosives based on RDX, such as Composition C4 are relatively insensitive. And there are specialized explosives developed for use in deep oil well bores that stand up well to very high temperatures and pressures. However, at normal temperatures and pressures, the LEAST sensitive group of products are probably blasting agents, such as a mix of ammonium nitrate and #2 diesel fuel. Unless compacted, these will not reliably detonate from a blasting cap, and require a high explosive "booster" to donate enough energy to cause detonation.
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.
Composition C-4. It consists of RDX in a plasticizer, and takes significant shock to detonate.
Several of the plastic explosives based on RDX, such as Composition C4 are relatively insensitive. And there are specialized explosives developed for use in deep oil well bores that stand up well to very high temperatures and pressures. However, at normal temperatures and pressures, the LEAST sensitive group of products are probably blasting agents, such as a mix of ammonium nitrate and #2 diesel fuel. Unless compacted, these will not reliably detonate from a blasting cap, and require a high explosive "booster" to donate enough energy to cause detonation.
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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.
C-4 is a widely used military explosive known for its stability and insensitivity to shock and friction, making it safer to handle compared to other explosives. It is primarily composed of RDX (Research Department Explosive), which is a more sensitive explosive that provides C-4 with its detonation capabilities. While RDX is effective, C-4's formulation ensures that it remains less sensitive and more user-friendly for military applications. Thus, C-4 stands out for its combination of effectiveness and safety.
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.
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