Trinitrotoluene TNT
Trinitrotoluene — Castable High Explosive (UN 0209)
Key Specs
Chemical Name
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
Synonyms
- Trinitrotoluene
- TNT
- Trinitrotoluene
- Trotyl
TNT – Trinitrotoluene
TNT (Trinitrotoluene) is a widely used castable high explosive known for its excellent thermal stability, meltcast capability, and consistent detonation properties. It serves as a foundational energetic material for military, demolition, and munition-filling applications.
SWORD Energetics supplies TNT in pressed flake or molten-castable form, meeting MIL-DTL-248D and STANAG specifications. Its low sensitivity, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with other energetic compounds make it ideal for filling artillery shells, aerial bombs, demolition charges, and composite
explosive blends such as Amatol and Composition B.
Chemical Properties
Color: Scales from light yellow to brown in color, without mechanical impurities visible to the eye and without signs of moisture
Velocity of Detonation:6,900m/s
Density: 1.60g/cm³
Detonation Pressure:21.0 GPa
Heat of Explosion:4,650 kJ/kg
Oxygen Balance:-74.0%
Impact Sensitivity: 15 J
Friction Sensitivity 240 N
Melting Point 80.8°C
Handling and Safety Notes
Packaging Type Steel Drum or Cast Charge Block
Weight Per Unit 25kg (flake) or 5kg (block)
Units Per Pallet 12 drums or 50 blocks
Pallet Weight 300–600kg
Drum Dimensions 16″ dia × 24″ height
Shelf Life 10+ years
Storage Conditions ≤30°C, low humidity
UN Number 0209
Hazard Class 1.1D
Compatibility Group: D