Tannerite
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Tannerite is the brand name of a binary explosive, made from ammonium nitrate (oxidizer) and aluminum powder (fuel), that is supplied as two separate powders that are mixed and shaken to produce an explosive.
Although both have NH4NO3 and aluminium powder as their main ingredients, the main difference between Ammonal and Tannerite is that the former also has 2.4% charcoal in its composition, while the latter does not, though some formulations may also have 5% 325-mesh titanium sponge and 5% 200-mesh zirconium hydride, as well as a few percentages of ammonium perchlorate in the ammonium nitrate.
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Composition
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Properties
Tannerite is a white-gray granular material. It is stable when subjected to forces less severe than a high-velocity bullet impact, such as being dropped, a hammer blow, or impact from a low-velocity bullet or even shotgun blast. It's not flammable – an explosion cannot be created by a burning fuse or electric arch.
Availability
Tannerite can be bought in the US.
Projects
- Explosions in weaponry demonstrations
Safety
Handling
When the components are kept separate, Tannerite is stable. As a mixture, it should be kept away from idiots.
Storage
Both the components and the mixed Tannerite should be kept in safe places.
Legality
In US, the sale of Tannerite in the form of separate components is legal, though some states place restrictions on where it can be detonated. As it is sold as two separate powders, it can be generally transported and sold ithout the legal restrictions that would otherwise apply to explosives.
