The Following Substances Were Found at the Scenes of Explosions

question 88

Essay

The following substances were found at the scenes of explosions. Indicate for each group of items if low, high, or a combination of explosives were used. If high explosives were used, indicate whether the components can be identified as primary or secondary explosives.
a. Potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulfur
b. PETN (pentaerythritoltetranitrate)
c. Lead styphnate
d. Ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate gelled with guar gum
e. Potassium chlorate mixed with sugar
f. Triacetone triperoxide

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