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R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

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Guanidine Perchlorate<br />

Guanidine Perchlorate<br />

Guanidinperchlorat; perchlorate de guanidine<br />

empirical formula: CH6N3O4Cl<br />

molecular weight: 159.5<br />

energy of formation: – 440.1 kcal/kg = –1841.4 kJ/kg<br />

enthalpy of formation: – 466.1 kcal/kg = –1950.0 kJ/kg<br />

oxygen balance: –5.0%<br />

nitrogen content: 26.35%<br />

melting point: 240 °C = 464°F<br />

lead block test: 400 cm3 /10 g<br />

This compound is prepared from guanidine hydrochloride and sodium<br />

perchlorate.<br />

Guanidine Picrate<br />

Guanidinpikrat; picrate de guanidine<br />

yellow crystals<br />

empirical formula: C7H8N6O7<br />

molecular weight: 288.1<br />

oxygen balance: –61.1%<br />

nitrogen content: 29.16%<br />

melting point:<br />

decomposition at 318.5–319.5 °C = 605–606°F<br />

deflagration point: 325 °C = 617°F<br />

Guanidine picrate is sparingly soluble in water and alcohol. It is<br />

prepared by mixing solutions of guanidine nitrate and ammonium<br />

picrate.<br />

Guar Gum<br />

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Guarkernmehl; farine de guar<br />

Guar gum is a water soluble paste made from the seeds of the guar<br />

plant Cyanopsis tetragonoloba. The product gels with water in the<br />

cold. It is added to commercial powder explosives so as to protect

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