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Components of binary explosives.
| Energetic | Component 1 | Component 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinepak14,15 | Nitromethane | Ammonium nitrate (90–95%) and glass oxide (5–10%) powder |
| Texpak16,17 | Nitromethane | Diethylenetriamine |
| Helix18,19 | Nitromethane | Coated aluminum powder |
| Tannerite20,21 | Powder of 90% ammonium nitrate and 10% ammonium perchlorate | Catalyst blend of 90% aluminum powder, 5% titanium powder and 5% zirconium |
| Rimfire22 | Prills of ammonium nitrate and potassium perchlorate | Aluminum powder |
