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Brisance

The shattering power of a detonating explosive, distinct from heave (bulk displacement). Measured by the Trauzl lead block test. High-brisance explosives (RDX, PETN) shatter rock and steel close to the charge; low-brisance materials cause displacement.

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DeflagrationDetonationDeflagration-to-detonation transition (DDT)Oxygen balancePrimary explosiveSecondary explosiveANFOChapman-Jouguet (CJ) conditionChapman-Jouguet velocityDetonatorDMDNB taggantDynamic pressure

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