How do you handle explosive chemicals?

How do you handle explosive chemicals?

Keep explosive chemicals away from all ignition sources such as open flames, hot surfaces, spark sources, and direct sunlight. Consider designating a special area for explosive chemical use. Store explosive chemicals in an explosive magazine, and inspect areas weekly to comply with the California Fire Code.

What are the 3 categories of high explosives?

High explosives are divided into three main categories, Primary (or Initiating) High Explosives, Secondary High Explosives, Boosters and Secondary High Explosives, Main Charge. As with many of the terms associated with explosions, there is also other terms that describe combustion explosions, "Deflagration Explosion".

What is the most dangerous explosive?

One of the most powerful explosive chemicals known to us is PETN, which contains nitro groups which are similar to that in TNT and the nitroglycerin in dynamite. But the presence of more of these nitro groups means it explodes with more power.