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PETN - Definition and Overview

PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate, also known as Penthrite) is one of the strongest known high explosives, with a relative effectiveness factor (R.E. factor) of 1.66. It is more sensitive to shock or friction than TNT or tetryl, and it is never used alone as a booster. It is primarily used in booster and bursting charges of small caliber ammunition, in upper charges of detonators in some land mines and shells, and as the explosive core of detonation cord, detonating at a rate of 7000ms-1.

PETN is also used as a vasodilator.

PETN's formula is C(CH2ONO2)4. It melts toward 141°C. Its preparation involves the nitration of pentaerythritol with a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acid.
C(CH2OH)4 + 4HNO3 → C(CH2ONO2)4 + 4H2O


Nitrates edit (http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Template:Antianginals_%28nitrates%29)

{Glyceryl trinitrate} {Isosorbide dinitrate} {Isosorbide mononitrate} {Molsidomine} {Pentaerythritol tetranitrate}


Example Usage of PETN
bobfreelander: @MetalMikey I doubt it I think PETN was on set for those films.
April520: just got thru PETN the horses.now watchn drew practice swinging golf clubs.
Viivalahaiiley: Chillin at the travelling PETN zoo,sum weird animals here.haha
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