ARMY - MIL-DTL-248D (2)
TRINITROTOLUENE (TNT)
| Organization: | ARMY |
| Publication Date: | 8 April 2021 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 23 |
scope:
Trinitrotoluene (TNT).
TNT covered by this specification is a high explosive intended for use in ammunition (see 6.1).
Classification.
TNT is 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°C min.
Type II - Fine Crystalline Form with a solidification point of 80.40°C min.
Type III - TNT which is recovered/reclaimed through means of an autoclave process, or equivalent technique, in which the TNT is heated to its melting point by means of noncontacting 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°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.
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