Improvised Explosives and Incendiaries Flashcards

1
Q

What minimum distance do blasting caps need to be separated from mixed fuels and oxidizers?

A

25 Feet

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2
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What storage safety requirement applies to fuels and oxidizers?

A

Separate HORIZONTALLY in storage

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3
Q

What physiological hazards exist with an improvised incendiary device?

A

Caustic, corrosive, Toxic by inhalation, absorption, or ingestion

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4
Q

Who should you query when NOT sure what PPE needs to be worn?

A

Your HAZMAT unit

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5
Q

What does adding Aluminum Powder to improvised explosive mixtures provide?

A

Increases burning temp or sensitivity to ignition

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6
Q

What two components are used in booby-trapped foil metal balls?

A

Potassium Chlorate and Red Phosphorus

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7
Q

What is a hypergolic reaction?

A

Chemicals that ignite or burst into flames on contact with other chemicals

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8
Q

What two components are required for an explosive?

A

Fuel and Oxidizer

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9
Q

What are the ingredients of a self-igniting Molotov Cocktail?

A

Gasoline + Sulfuric Acid in glass bottle, Potassium Chlorate + Sugar on label

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10
Q

What is Sodium Metal transported in?

A

Mineral Oil

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11
Q

What are the ingredients of ANFO

A

Ammonium Nitrate + Fuel Oil (requires a booster to initiate!)

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12
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What explosive gas is released from acid and caustic chemical reaction bombs?

A

Hydrogen Gas

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13
Q

What are the ingredients in TATP?

A

Hydrogen Peroxide, Strong Acid, Acetone

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14
Q

What are the ingredients in HMTD?

A

Hydrogen Peroxide, Weak Acid, Hexamine Tablets

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15
Q

What peroxide explosive is most sensitive to friction?

A

HMTD

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16
Q

What is the minimum percentage strength of Hydrogen Peroxide needed for TATP or HMTD?

A

3% strength

17
Q

What product uses hydrogen peroxide for pool chemicals?

A

SoftSwim C

18
Q

What are the three requirements to make fire?

A

Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat

19
Q

What are two examples of a hypergolic reaction?

A
  1. HTH + Brake Fluid

2. Potassium Permanganate + Glycerin (or Sulfuric Acid)

20
Q

Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH)

A

Ignites in contact with combustible and organic materials such as brake fluid

21
Q

What is the most common ingredient used in incendiary bombings?

A

Gasoline

22
Q

What are the ingredients in Thermite?

A

Ferric Oxide (Rust) + Aluminum (or Magnesium)

23
Q

What are the ingredients in ANAL?

A

Ammonium Nitrate and Aluminum Powder (#8 blasting cap used for initiation)

24
Q

What are the ingredients in “Poor Man’s C-4”?

A

Potassium Chlorate and Petrolium Jelly (Vasoline)

25
Q

What are the ingredients in “Armstrong’s Mixture”?

A

Potassium Chlorate + Red Phosphorus mixed in alcohol (placed in tin foil balls used for booby-traps)

26
Q

What are the ingredients of Flash Powder?

A

Potassium Chlorate + Aluminum Powder + Sulfur

27
Q

What are the ingredients of MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide)?

A

Hydrogen Peroxide, Strong Acid, Methyl Ethyl Ketone

28
Q

Describe the use of concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide in an IED?

A

60-70% concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide + organic material (pepper, cumin, flour) will self-ignite