RDX

RDX


Energetics Powder explosives Controlled supply
Crystalline RDX for
qualified programmes

RDX is a high-performance nitramine explosive supplied as a white crystalline solid for authorised military, demolition and energetic-formulation programmes. Its high detonation velocity, pressure and relative stability support qualified ordnance, demolition and plastic-explosive configurations aligned with MIL-DTL-398D Type I and Type II requirements:
available exclusively through controlled, licensed supply channels.

Nitramine composition
White crystalline solid
Type I coarse · Type II fine
MIL-DTL-398D
Authorised users only

Controlled material profile

The reference supplier describes RDX as a powerful, stable white crystalline nitramine with high detonation velocity and pressure. Final characteristics remain specific to the approved type, particle-size distribution, lot, packaging and contracted technical documentation.

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Type I · Coarse grade

The published Type I grade has a nominal particle-size range of 100–300 μm for approved formulation and processing requirements.

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Type II · Fine grade

The published Type II grade uses a fine particle specification below 10 μm for qualified programme-specific formulations.

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Published performance

Public reference figures state approximately 8,750 m/s detonation velocity and 34 GPa pressure for both product types.

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Controlled supply

Every enquiry is subject to end-user review, licensing, transport, storage and programme-specific acceptance.

Programme-specific supply

Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV can support authorised customers with programme-specific sourcing, supplier coordination, conformity documentation, approved dangerous-goods packaging and specialised logistics.

The final type, particle-size distribution, quantity, anti-static packaging, shelf-life basis and delivery conditions are established through the contracted technical and regulatory framework.

DesignationRDX crystalline nitramine explosive
Chemical identityC₃H₆N₆O₆ · Cyclonite · Hexogen · T4
SpecificationMIL-DTL-398D · Type I and Type II
Colour and formWhite crystalline solid
Published particle sizeType I: 100–300 μm · Type II: <10 μm
Published density1.80 g/cm³ · Both types
Published detonation velocityApproximately 8,750 m/s · Both types
Published detonation pressureApproximately 34 GPa · Both types
Published heat of explosion6,130 kJ/kg · Both types
Published oxygen balance−21.6% · Both types
Published sensitivityImpact ≥7 J · Friction ≥120 N
Reference packagingAnti-static poly-lined drum · 25 kg
Reference palletisation12 drums · 300 kg published pallet weight
Published shelf life10+ years when sealed and dry
Storage conditionsCool, dry, ventilated · <30 °C
Transport classificationUN 0072 · Hazard Class 1.1D · Compatibility Group D

Explosives safety and regulatory control

RDX is a hazardous regulated explosive. Supply, possession, transport, storage, handling and use require applicable licences, authorised facilities, approved procedures, qualified personnel and compliance with current manufacturer documentation and competent-authority requirements. Published values are indicative and subject to final contractual and lot-specific verification.

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