HIGH EXPLOSIVE
RDX
Research Department eXplosive – High-power nitramine explosive.
Product Description
RDX stands for Research Department eXplosive (or Royal Department eXplosive), Hexogen, T4 or Cyclonite. It is a nitramine explosive with relatively high power, intensity, and detonation velocity, and is also highly mechanically sensitive.
RDX is an odorless, tasteless, white powdery crystal that is toxic. It is insoluble in water and in general organic solvents. RDX begins to decompose when heated and melted at 200°C, and its explosion point is 230°C. Manufactured in accordance with GJB296A.
Technical Specifications
DETONATION VELOCITY
8,750
m/s
EXPLOSION POINT
230°C
@ 200°C decay
FORM
White
Powder Crystal
STANDARD
GJB296A
Military Grade
Packaging
Packaged in wooden boxes or cardboard drums.
- Max 45kg (wooden boxes)
- Max 30kg (cardboard drums)
Applications
💥
Detonators
Explosive charges
🧨
Projectiles
Main explosive
🏗️
Blasting
Engineering
Precautions
Storage
- Keep away from fire
- Avoid impact, friction
- Do not store with detonators
Emergency
- Fire: extinguish with WATER only
- DO NOT use sand or soil
- Evacuate immediately