NPFC - MIL-DTL-248
TRINITROTOLUENE (TNT)
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 27 June 2007 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 24 |
scope:
Trinitrotoluene (TNT). TNT covered by this specification is a high explosive intended for use in ammunition (see 6.1).
Classification. TNT must of the following types and forms as specified (See 6.1.1 and 6.1.2)
Type I - Flake or Crystalline Form with a solidification point of 80.20 Deg. C min.
Type II - Fine Crystalline Form with a solidification point of 80.40 Deg. C min.
Type III - TNT which is recovered/reclaimed through means of autoclave process, or equivalent technique, in which the TNT is heated to its melting point by means of non-contacting steam and allowed to free-flow from a TNT, Type I (solely)- containing munition item. Type III TNT is in either flake or crystalline form with a solidification point of 80.20 Deg. C min.
intended Use:
Type I and Type III. Type I and Type III TNT are intended for use in loading of shells and bombs and in the manufacture of demolition blocks and explosive mixtures.
Type II. Type II TNT is... View More
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