2. High and Low Explosives

Question 1

What is the definition of High Explosive (HE)

Answer 1

Any explosive which once initiated decomposes almost instantaneously into its original molecular structure by the passage of a detonation wave through it with a subsequent production of heat and gases and the liberation of great energy

Question 2

What is the abbreviation for Composition Explosives

Answer 2

CE

Question 3

Is the dust or explosive residue hazardous to health

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What are the 3 types of Low Explosive?

Answer 4

Propellant
Gunpowder
Pyrotechnics

Question 5

What are the main types of High explosive (HE)?

Answer 5

CE (composite explosive. replaced by TR1)
Tetryl
TNT
RDX
PETN
Picric Acid (historical)
Comp B
PE 4
C4 (similiar to PE 4; US)
HMX

Question 6

What is the common type of high explosive used in HE munitions, such as the DML CHG?

Answer 6

Comp B