Chemical Agents: General - Benjamin Flashcards
1
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What is a precursor?
A
It is a compound that participates in a chemical reaction that produces another compound. More specifically it is a compound preceding another in a metabolic pathway.
2
Q
Describe binary compounds and why they are used.
A
Binary compounds are based on two simple and otherwise safe precursor chemicals. They’re mixed before deployment during missile or ammunition flight path. When combined, they become active and extremely deadly.
3
Q
What is persistency and how does it affect battlefield strategy?
A
The capacity of a CBRN agent, once released, to remain capable of causing significant harm for a prolonged period of time. The greater the persistency the longer a battlefield is affected by that agent.
