Improved Blasting Using Low Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills; Improved Fragmentation via the Use of Blast Controls Plans

- Organization:
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- Pages:
- 31
- File Size:
- 4314 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1997
Abstract
Test work comparing the performance of a Low Density Porous Ammonium Nitrate Prill to regular Porous Ammonium Nitrate conducted in Pennsylvania and New York showed that less ammonium nitrate was required to perform the same work and that improved sensitization of an emulsion/ammonium nitrate blend reduced “orange fumes”. Fragmentation was similar in all tests with improved heave and throw experienced.
Citation
APA:
(1997) Improved Blasting Using Low Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills; Improved Fragmentation via the Use of Blast Controls PlansMLA: Improved Blasting Using Low Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills; Improved Fragmentation via the Use of Blast Controls Plans. International Society of Explosives Engineers, 1997.