what are shaped charge explosives made of?
2006-12-31 05:48:42 · 3 answers · asked by ronrow3 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It depends, but generally plastique (Semtex). It is very stable, extremely malleable, and for it's weight, tremendously powerful.
A shaped charge is called thusly for it's shaped shell, which projects the explosion in a predicted or limited area. These can be of pretty much any durable material, but is generally plastic. i.e. the U.S. military's Claymore anti-personnel mine.
2006-12-31 05:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explosives!
2006-12-31 05:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally explosives and a metal cone.
The explosion forces the entire metal cone into a singular spot. The high pressure liquid metal jet will cut through anything
2006-12-31 05:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by SP_Rider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋