Eksplosia a.S.' Catalogue

Energetic materialsSpecial productsService activities

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EXPLOSIAExplosia a.s. is production and trading company operating in the eld of production ofexplosives, ammunition and providing the services, connected with application of energetic materials for commercial as well as military use. The company with original name Czechoslovak Joint-Stock Factory for Explosive Materials was established in 1920, and this year celebrates the 85th anniversary. Name Explosia, used rst unofcially only, was adopted in 1934. During its existence Explosia has gone through a number of organizational changes. An important step in modern history of Explosia was the rise of joint-stock company Explosia in 1998 and its consequent property split-off from Aliachem a.s. At present time, 100% Explosia a.s. shares are owned by the state.

Explosia a.s. holds an important position in the eld of production of explosives andpropellants not only in the Czech Republic, but it is also an important exporter of propellants, commercial explosives, ammunition and special pyrotechnic products.

Explosia a.s. produces a wide assortment of qualied commercial explosives for openpits blasting, explosives designed for underground blasting, special plastic explosives for military use, smokeless powders for both commercial and military use and a number of other products, out of which it is possible to mention e.g. modular charges for weapons of calibre 155 mm, subcalibre ammunition of calibre 125 mm, pyrotechnic components for aircraft rescue systems, plastic explosives etc.

Research Institute of Industrial Chemistry

Incorporated in Explosia a.s. works the Research Institute of Industrial Chemistry (VPCH), established in 1954. The institute provides research and development of explosives and ammunition not only for Explosia a.s. but also for other partners in the Czech Republic and abroad. Apart from R&D, the results of which are designed for both commercial and military utilization, VPCH offers also services in the eld of analytical chemistry, testingand safety engineering of explosives and propellants, short-run production of new energetic materials and special explosives and production of pyrotechnic components for aircraft rescue systems.

Products

Research group of VPCH which deals with research and development of new energetic materials successfully nished laboratory and pilot scale production of energetic materials as e.g. NTO, TAGN, TNAZ, HNIW, TEX, ATZ, GZT, GA, DMNB etc.

Special explosive products are designed for specic utilization of explosion effects in various elds. All plastic and exible explosives are marked for preexplosion detection according to Montreal Convention and are easy to detect by means of the detectors currently in service.

The activities of explosive welding of metals are concentrated on developing and manufacturing of explosion-clad bimetallic and multilayer metallic materials. Half-nished products, structural elements, and components are produced directly in the VPCH or in cooperation with the respective customer.

Quality Assurance

Quality Management System, as to the extent corresponding with ISO 9001 standard, was introduced in the company in 1998. Since 2003, after successful passing the re-certication audit, Explosia a.s. has been the holder of the Certicate according to system standard ISO 9001: 2000 and since 2004 the holder of Certicate of Conformity of Quality System with AQAP 110 Requirements.

ContentsEnergetic materials ............................ 5 10

Special products ................................. 11 16

Explosive working of metals .......... 17 19

Contact ...................................................... 20

Energetic materials

Components for gas generating charges,

propellants and low vulnerable explosives

GZT GUANIDINIUM AZOTETRAZOLATE

Active component for gas generating charges

Molecular formula: C4H12N16

Molecular weight: 284.24 g.mol-1

Properties Limit values

Appearance yellow powderPurity min. 98.5 %Melting point min. 243 CAsh max. 0.15 %Water content max. 0.50 %

GA GUANIDINIUM 5-AMINOTETRAZOLE

Active component for gas generating charges

Molecular formula: C2H8N8



Appearance white crystalsPurity min. 98.0 %Melting point min. 118 CAsh max. 0.15 %

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ATZ 5-AMINOTETRAZOLE-HYDRATE

Intermediate for synthesis Component for gas generating charges

Molecular formula: CH5N5O CAS: [4418-61-5]



Appearance white crystalsPurity min. 99.0 %Melting point min. 200 CVolatiles (H2O) 17.0 18.5 %

TAGN TRIAMINOGUANIDINE NITRATE

Wetted with ethanol (20 30 %) Component of propellants and gas generating formulations

Molecular formula: CH9N7O3

CAS: [4000-16-2]



Appearance white ne powderActive ingredient content 99.5 100.0 %Melting point min. 212 CpH of 3% solution 5 7Ash max. 0.30 %

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NTO 3-NITRO-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-5-ONE

Component of low vulnerable explosives and propellants Molecular formula: C2H2N4O3



Appearance white crystalline substance Active ingredient content min. 99.0 %Melting point min. 268 CMoisture max. 0.50 %Ash max. 0.15 %

TNAZ 1,3,3-TRINITROAZETIDINE

Component of cast explosives

Molecular formula: C3H4N4O6



Appearance white powdered substance Active ingredient content min. 99.0 %Melting point 99 100 CWater content max. 0.50 %Ash max. 0.15 %NO3- content max. 0.05 %

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HNIW 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12- hexaazaisowurtzitane

Wetted with water (40 %)Component of mixed explosives and propellants

Molecular formula: C6H6N12O12

Molecular weight: 438 g.mol-1


Appearance white crystalline substance Active ingredient content min. 97.0 %

Density of modication min. 2.02 g.cm-3

Content of modication min. 95.0 %Matter insoluble in acetone max. 0.50 %Vacuum stability test (20 hours; 110C) 0.077 cm3.g-1 (typical analysis)

TEX 4,10-dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diaza-tetracyclo [5,5,05,9,03,11] dodecane

Component of low vulnerable explosives Molecular formula: C6H6N4O8



Appearance white crystalline substance Active ingredient content min. 98.5 %Melting point min. 294 CWater content max. 0.50 %Ash max. 0.15 %HNO3 content max. 0.20 %Vacuum stability test (20 hours; 110C) 0.1 cm3.g-1 (typical analysis)

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Other products

SEMICARBAZIDE HYDROCHLORIDEIntermediate for pharmacy and for explosive products Molecular formula: CH6N3ClOCAS: [563-41-7]Molecular weight: 111.50 g.mol-1

Properties Limit values Appearance white crystals Active ingredient content min. 99.0 %Melting point min. 173 CInsoluble residue max. 0.15 %Moisture max. 0.50 %

RDX-R SPHERICAL 1,3,5-TRINITRO-1,3,5-TRI- AZACYCLOHEXANE

Active component of thermostable detonators, detonating cords and special meansWetted with water (15 - 20 %)

Molecular formula: C3H6N6OCAS: [121-82-4]Molecular weight: 222 g.mol-1

Properties Limit values Appearance white crystalline substance Active ingredient content min. 99.5 %Melting point (under decomposition) 204 CAsh max. 0.04 %Acidity max. 0.02 %Insoluble residue max. 0.01 %Moisture max. 0.10 %

DMNB 2,3-DIMETHYL-2,3-DINITROBUTANEDetection agent (up to1%) for plastic explosives

Molecular formula: C6H12N2O4CAS: [3964-18-9]Molecular weight: 176.17 g.mol-1

Properties Limit values Appearance white akes, platesActive ingredient content min. 98.5 %Melting point 210 214 CWater content max. 0.50 %Ash max. 0.15 %Bromide max. 0.05 %

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Special products

Special explosives and charges

SHEET EXPLOSIVE PL SE M

Sheets of plastic explosive for special blasting worksTypical dimension 400 x 200 x 3 mm(dimensions can be adjusted according to the requirement of customer)

UN No.: 0084, explosive, blasting, 1.1 D, Item 4

Properties Typical analysis Limit valuesRDX content 88.0 % 88.0 4.0 % Density 1.58 g.cm-3 min. 1.48 g.cm-3

Vacuum test 0.20 cm3.g-1.h-1.20 max. 5 cm3.g-1.h-1.20Detonation velocity 7,950 m.s-1 min. 7,300 m.s-1

DMNB content 0.2 % 0.2 0.1 %

LOW ENERGY PLASTIC CORD - LEPC

Detonating cord of high tensile strength (500N) with PETN content of 2.5 g/m is designed for initiation and transmission of detonation in the systems required to cause minimum effect to the surroundings. Very low sensitivity to external stimuli Used together with No.8 detonators and other plastic items as detonator LEPC connecting link, T-shaped transmission and reduction insert.

UN No.: 0065, cord, detonating, exible, 1.1 D

Properties Limit values Explosive weight 2.5 0.1 g.m-1 Total weight of LEPC 9.2 0.5 g.m-1

LEPC diameter 3.0 0.2 mmDetonation velocity min. 7,000 m.s-1 (typ. 7,450 m.s-1)Tensile strength min. 400 NApplication temperature -30 +60 CShelf life 15 years

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EXPLOSIVE TAPE CHARGES SEMTEX LCT

Tapes of plastic explosive for special blasting worksTypical length 1 m in various weights(length can be adjusted according to the requirement of customer)

UN No.: 0084, explosive, blasting, type D, 1.1 D

ParameterCharge Type LCT 20 LCT 55 LCT 205 LCT 740

Weight per meter 20 2 g 55 3 g 205 10 g 740 40 gPerformance on steel plate min. 3 mm min. 5 mm min. 10 mm min. 15 mm

Properties Limit valuesRDX content 88.0 1.5 % Density min. 1.50 g.cm-3

Vacuum test max. 0.5 cm3.g-1.h-1.20Detonation velocity min. 7,300 m.s-1

DMNB content 0.2 0.1 %

FLEXIBLE LINEAR SHAPED CHARGES SEMTEX RAZOR

Flexible, RDX based charges for special blasting worksTypical length 2 m in various weights(length can be adjusted according to the requirement of customer)

UN No.: 0288, Charges, shaped, exible, linear, 1.1D

ParameterCharge Type

RAZOR 6 RAZOR 10 RAZOR 15 RAZOR 25 RAZOR 40

Weight of explosive (g.m-1) 50 130 300 820 2,100Total weight (g.m-1) 160 440 970 2,700 6,900Performance on steel plate (mm) min. 6 min. 10 min. 15 min. 25 min. 40Width (mm) 19 29 42 66 100Height (mm) 16 27 40 67 106Tube radius (mm) 50 70 100 150 250Plane radius (mm) 100 150 200 300 500

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PASTE EXPLOSIVE SEMTEX PasteX 14

RDX based paste explosive for special blasting works. Utilization of paste explosives proved to be especially advantageous in case of need to load them on hardly accessible places at demolition work. Packing in cartouches 500 g.

UN No.: 0084, explosive, blasting, type D, 1.1 D

Properties Limit valuesExplosive content 86.0 1.5 % Density min. 1.55 g.cm-3

Vacuum test max. 0.5 cm3.g-1.h-1.20Detonation velocity min. 7,600 m.s-1

DMNB content 0.2 0.1 %Application temperature -30 - +70 C

SILICONE ADHESIVE FT-80

Adhesive for xing of charges on different surfaces.Possibility of underwater application.Wide range of application temperature.Packing in cartouches 330 g.

No explosive content.

Properties Limit valuesDensity 0.9 0.1 g.cm-3 Kinematic viscosity of 20 % solution in toluene 4.0 2.0 mm2.s-1

Application temperature -30 +70 C

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Other special products

CANOPY SEVERANCE SYSTEM

Applicable in L-39, L-139 and L-159 light training and combat aircraft

The system provides the pilot in a state of emergency with maximum quick and safe clearance of catapulting path or quick creating the emergency exit from aircraft cockpit at forced landing

Minimum level pressure and noise effect arised from detonation of linear microcharge do not represent a threat to the pilot health

DYNAMIC PROTECTION ELEMENTS FOR ARMOURED TECHNIQUE

Dynamic protection elements are components of the system of dynamic protection of T-55 and T-72 battle tanks. Their construction ensures the needed effect even against the projectiles containing tandem shaped charges. The explosive used meets the requirements for the insensitive ammunition

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SET FOR EXPLOSIVE DETECTION TRAINING OF DOGS

Contains production samples of Explosia a.s. and other explosives:

- basic explosives (PETN, RDX, HMX, TNT) - plastic explosives with or without detection agent

Semtex, C-4, ...) - detection agent (DMNB) - ammonium nitrate, ammonite and emulsion explosives - dynamites - single and double-base propellants - black powder

Samples 5g, 50g and 500g in PE packs inserted in separate closed glass tubes or bottles

DEMO SET OF EXPLOSIVES

Contains imitations of production of Explosia a.s.: - industrial explosives - plastic explosives - special charges

The set is designed for police and military schools, police and military academy, military and police training of pyrotechnic unitsPacked in plywood box

SET FOR DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES DETEX

DETEX system is based on colour reactions of detection solutions with compounds as e.g. TNT, RDX, HMX, PETN, TETRYL or inorganic nitrates, contained in dynamites, smokeless powders, plastic explosives, ammonites etc. DETEX system identies industrial, military and improvised explosives, as nitroaromates, nitramines, organic nitroesters, inorganic nitrates and chlorates. DETEX set consists of numbered bottles containing detection reagent solutions, wiping test papers for collecting samples and protective gloves.

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Explosive working of metals

The activities are concentrated on developing and manufacturing of explosion-clad bimetallic and multilayer metallic materials. Half-nished products, structural elements, and components are produced in cooperation with the customer.

Semi-products for Manufacturing the Tube Plates for Heat Exchangers

They are produced of structural carbon steels (various types) in combination with corrosion-resistant steels, copper and copper alloys, titanium, aluminium and aluminium alloys, nickel and nickel alloys, and the like. The cladding may be performed on one side or both sides, usually in the whole area.

Bimetallic or Multilayer Sheets

Structural materials for producing the vessels to be used in chemical and foodstuff engineering are produced in combinations similar to those used for producing the tube plate semi-products. The multilayer materials are produced at the option of customer. The achievable material thicknesses are connected with surface dimension, and the whole problem requires consultations with us.

Bearing Materials

Antifriction alloys (aluminium and tin bronzes) are clad as a sheet (strip) on the carbon steel. The products are used in manufacturing the bearing shells, guide gibs, bearing plates, elements for hydraulic-system components, and the like.

Wear Resistant Materials

Hadelds austenitic manganese steel, a classical wear-resistant material, clad with the structural carbon steel can be welded to steel structures using standard procedures.

Workpieces to be Rolled down

Blooms or billets clad on one or on both sides destined to hot or cold rolling-down operation are prepared in carbon steel corrosion resistant material, titanium, copper and copper alloys. The same category comprises further combinations of various alloys of copper and silver, which are used in electrical engineering.

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JET

BACKER METAL

CLADDER METAL

STANDOFF

EXPLOSIVE

DETONATION

Structural Transition Joints

Bimetallic or multilayer parts designed for subsequent fusion welding-in between two materials that are not interweldable by a standard procedure. The most usual combination comprises the structural carbon steel-aluminium combination for current supply to electrolyzers, or e.g. for connecting steel ship structure with aluminium deck structure, and further the corrosion resistant steel copper AlMn1 alloy combination for tube anges in cryogenics. It is possible to prepare the multitubular adapter too.

Semi-Products for Glass Moulds

They are produced in the shapes of plates, blocks and disks with one side clad with pure nickel or austenitic high-alloy chromium-nickel steel. The base material is, as a rule, the structural soft steel. It is possible to combine the resistance of functional layer with thermal conductivity of the base, which results in substantial savings of nickel and nickel alloys.

Tube to Tube-Plate Explosive Welding and Fixing

Tube to tube-plate explosive welding and xing in various geometrical and material combinations.

Lining-up of the Socket Pipes and Sheathing of the Rods or the Shafts

Most frequent application is lining-up of the socket pipes. They are produced of structural carbon steels of various types in combination with corrosion resistant steels. The shafts are possible to be sheathed by bearing materials. Bimetal rods of circular cross section are possible to be prepared in various material combinations.

Explosive Hardening of Manganese-Steel Construction Elements

Working the Hadelds steel by virtue of shock wave. In this way strength and hardness of the metal is increased. The main application is explosive hardening of cast railway crossing frogs of manganese steel.

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DETONATION

BACKER METAL

CLADDER METAL

MANDREL

EXPLOSIVE

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