The explosive phenomena that characterize detonation are described as well as their safety, environmental, and demilitarization‐disposal aspects. Descriptions of current methods of manufacture and the physical and chemical properties of the most important primary and secondary explosives are included. Also discussed are industrial explosives and high energy and insensitive explosives.
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