R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

Propyl Nitrate
Propyl Nitrate
Propylnitrat; nitrate de propyle
n-propyl nitrate, NPN
isopropyl nitrate, IPN
colorless liquid
empirical formula: C3H7NO3
molecular weight: 105.1
energy of formation:
n: –1911 kJ/kg
iso: –2057 kJ/kg
enthalpy of formation:
n: –2041 kJ/kg
iso: –2184 kJ/kg
oxygen balance: –99.0%
nitrogen content: 13.33%
heat of explosion (H2O liq.):
n: 3272 kJ/kg
iso: 3126 kJ/kg
density:
n: 1.058 g/cm3 (20 °C)
iso: 1.036 g/cm3 (20 °C)
impact sensitivity: up to 5 kpm = 49 Nm no reaction
n-Propyl nitrate serves as a W Monergol in liquid propellant rockets.
Isopropylnitrate is used in W themobaric explosives together with
Magnesium.
Pulsed Infusion Shotfiring
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Stoßtränkungssprengen; Drucktränksprengen; tir d’imprégnation
This blasting technique combines the effect of an explosive charge in
coal mine blasting with the effect of water pressure. The borehole is
loaded with the explosive charge, after which water is pressed into the
borehole with the aid of the so-called water infusion pipe, and the
charge is ignited while maintaining the water pressure. The pressure
shock in the water causes the coal to disintegrate into large lumps.
In addition, the water fog, which is produced at the same time, causes
the dust to settle to the ground.