MILITARY EXPLOSIVE – UN 0209
TNT
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
TNT (2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene) is a yellow, odorless, man-made solid compound. Primarily used as a powerful military and industrial explosive. Known for stability, safety in handling, and ability to be melted and poured into casings.
Relatively insensitive to shock and requires a detonator to explode.
Quality Indicators
MELTING POINT
80.9°C
Standard: 81°C
DENSITY
1.653
g/cm³
BOILING POINT
240°C
Decomposes
OXYGEN BALANCE
-74.0%
Physical Properties
VAPOR PRESSURE
0.0458 mmHg
@ 82°C
MOLAR VOLUME
141.1 cm³/mol
POLARIZABILITY
20.10
SOLUBILITY
Water
Slightly soluble
Precautions
Storage
- Keep away from fire
- Approved magazines
Emergency
- Fire: Flood with water
- NO sand/foam/CO2