Petn
Penta Erythritol Tetra Nitrate generally known as PET is a standard explosive compound obtained by nitration of Penta Erythritol with concentrated nitric Acid . It is in the from of white crystalline powder insoluble in water and highly soluble in Acetone. It finds its use in the manufacture of Detonating cords as main core material, In the pentolite Booster as a sensitizing charge, in the Detonating as a base charge etc.
Specifications
| CHARACTERISTIC | Values |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 139°c to 1420c |
| Nitrogen Content | 17.5 % Minimum |
| Stability by able Heat Test | 76.6°c for 10 minutes minimum |
| Flow Rate (for 500 gram) | 200 -250 Seconds (Smm Bore Funnel) |
| Bulk Density (gram/ CC) | 0.90÷.05 |
| Moisture (for Transportation) | 25% |
| Moisture (For Use) | 0.1 % |
| Insoluble in Acetone | 0.2% |
| Acidity as HNO3 | 0.005 % |
| Acidity as HNO3 | 0.005 % |
| Alkanitv as Na 2 CO3 | 0.005 % |
| Ash Content | 0.05% |
| Sieve Size(36 BSS) | 70-80% |
| Sieve Size(100 BSS) | 4% |
| Crystal Shape | Rhombic |
| HS Code | 3602.00.900 |
Transport
Indian Explosive Act: Class – 3, Division – 2
Un Classification: Class – 1.1D, UN No. 0151
Application
Mainly used for Military purposes, Detonator, Detonating fuse and in Pentolites
