| The main constituents of gelatine explosives are nitroglycerine, nitrocotton, ammonium nitrate and absorbents. |
They have a high density with corresponding high velocity of detonation.They are water resistant and their fume characteristics make them suitable for use in underground conditions.
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Frangex
This explosive has been designed for tunnelling and civil-engineering work. It is produced in sizes ranging from 28mm to 45mm in diameter.
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| Properties |
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| Weight Strength | 80 % blasting gelatine | | Density | 1.50 g/cc | | Velocity of Detonation | 5000mps | |
| Standard Sizes |
Diam. (mm) | Length (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg) | Nominal No. Cartridges per case | 28 | 200 | 0.18 | 139 | 32 | 400 | 0.42 | 60 | 38 | 400 | 0.63 | 40 | 45 | 400 | 0.84 | 30 | |
