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SADS shelf life

Petn1933 - 21-9-2019 at 20:32

Hello
I’m new here, unfortunately because for the lack of raw materials in my country, I use HMTD in my detonators.
In your opinion is SADS better choice than HMTD?
Does it have better shelf life tan HMTD?
Tnx

Deathunter88 - 21-9-2019 at 21:44

It's a lot less sensitive, and I think has better long term stability. Beyond that I don't know much.

Tyneman - 22-9-2019 at 10:57

Yes, SADS is a better choice. It's way safer and has a better shelf life. I had a batch lying around for years which still performed good.
Wouldn't think of saving HMTD for prolonged periods. Just stay away from organic peroxides whatsoever, they are sneaky and asking for trouble.

MineMan - 22-9-2019 at 10:58

Lots of discussion on this. HMTD is bottom of the barrel.

Petn1933 - 22-9-2019 at 20:23

Thank you all friends
I try it

Petn1933 - 22-9-2019 at 21:07

Thank you all friends
I try it

caterpillar - 23-9-2019 at 16:15

Keep it in darkness- it is sensitive to sunlight. And I read that this compound is sensitive to static discharges- therefore, a few percents of graphite definitely won't make it worse. I made Ag2C2 and it was my mistake- the double salt is less sensitive and more powerful.

Petn1933 - 23-9-2019 at 22:05

How much needed to initiate petn in detonator?
0.3 gram is enough?

Petn1933 - 24-9-2019 at 02:33

How much needed to initiate petn in detonator?
0.3 gram is enough?