Improvised Explosives and Incendiaries Flashcards
What minimum distance do blasting caps need to be separated from mixed fuels and oxidizers?
25 Feet
What storage safety requirement applies to fuels and oxidizers?
Separate HORIZONTALLY in storage
What physiological hazards exist with an improvised incendiary device?
Caustic, corrosive, Toxic by inhalation, absorption, or ingestion
Who should you query when NOT sure what PPE needs to be worn?
Your HAZMAT unit
What does adding Aluminum Powder to improvised explosive mixtures provide?
Increases burning temp or sensitivity to ignition
What two components are used in booby-trapped foil metal balls?
Potassium Chlorate and Red Phosphorus
What is a hypergolic reaction?
Chemicals that ignite or burst into flames on contact with other chemicals
What two components are required for an explosive?
Fuel and Oxidizer
What are the ingredients of a self-igniting Molotov Cocktail?
Gasoline + Sulfuric Acid in glass bottle, Potassium Chlorate + Sugar on label
What is Sodium Metal transported in?
Mineral Oil
What are the ingredients of ANFO
Ammonium Nitrate + Fuel Oil (requires a booster to initiate!)
What explosive gas is released from acid and caustic chemical reaction bombs?
Hydrogen Gas
What are the ingredients in TATP?
Hydrogen Peroxide, Strong Acid, Acetone
What are the ingredients in HMTD?
Hydrogen Peroxide, Weak Acid, Hexamine Tablets
What peroxide explosive is most sensitive to friction?
HMTD
What is the minimum percentage strength of Hydrogen Peroxide needed for TATP or HMTD?
3% strength
What product uses hydrogen peroxide for pool chemicals?
SoftSwim C
What are the three requirements to make fire?
Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat
What are two examples of a hypergolic reaction?
- HTH + Brake Fluid
2. Potassium Permanganate + Glycerin (or Sulfuric Acid)
Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH)
Ignites in contact with combustible and organic materials such as brake fluid
What is the most common ingredient used in incendiary bombings?
Gasoline
What are the ingredients in Thermite?
Ferric Oxide (Rust) + Aluminum (or Magnesium)
What are the ingredients in ANAL?
Ammonium Nitrate and Aluminum Powder (#8 blasting cap used for initiation)
What are the ingredients in “Poor Man’s C-4”?
Potassium Chlorate and Petrolium Jelly (Vasoline)
What are the ingredients in “Armstrong’s Mixture”?
Potassium Chlorate + Red Phosphorus mixed in alcohol (placed in tin foil balls used for booby-traps)
What are the ingredients of Flash Powder?
Potassium Chlorate + Aluminum Powder + Sulfur
What are the ingredients of MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide)?
Hydrogen Peroxide, Strong Acid, Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Describe the use of concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide in an IED?
60-70% concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide + organic material (pepper, cumin, flour) will self-ignite