Characteristics of Chemical Explosives Worksheet

Question 1

Sensitivity

Answer 1

Ability to be initiated by receiving an external impulse such as energy, pressure, or power (#6 or #8 cap)

Question 2

Energy

Answer 2

Potential to do work

Question 3

Strength/Power

Answer 3

Ability to do useful work

Question 4

Brisance

Answer 4

Shattering effect

Question 5

Cratering effect

Answer 5

Ability to heave, shove or push an object

Question 6

Blast effect

Answer 6

ability to compress its surroundings

Question 7

Sympathetic/Sensitiveness

Answer 7

Measurement of ability to detonate from the propogation of another explosive through the air or ground (how close dynamite can be before they both detonate)

Question 8

Fumes

Answer 8

toxic gases resulting from detonation of an explosive

Question 9

Flammability

Answer 9

the ease with which an explosive can be ignited by a flame or match

Question 10

Water Resistance

Answer 10

the ability of an explosive to withstand the desensitizing effect of water

Question 11

Hygroscopic

Answer 11

Ability to absorb moisture

Question 12

Detonating Velocity

Answer 12

The velocity at which a detonation progresses through an explosion