TNT


Energetics Powder explosives Controlled supply
Castable TNT for
qualified programmes

TNT is a well-established castable high explosive supplied in pressed-flake or molten-castable form for authorised military, demolition and munition-filling programmes. Its thermal stability, relatively low sensitivity and consistent performance support controlled melt-cast and composite formulations aligned with MIL-DTL-248D and applicable STANAG requirements:
available exclusively through controlled, licensed supply channels.

2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
Pressed flake or castable
Melt-cast compatible
MIL-DTL-248D / STANAG
Authorised users only

Controlled material profile

The reference supplier presents TNT as a thermally stable, relatively insensitive and cost-effective castable energetic material. Final characteristics remain specific to the approved grade, lot, packaging and contracted technical documentation.

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Melt-cast capability

A published melting point of 80.8 °C supports controlled melt-cast processing within qualified production systems.

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Stable material profile

TNT combines useful thermal stability with relatively low sensitivity for controlled handling in authorised facilities.

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Blend compatibility

The material is used as a foundational component in approved composite formulations such as Amatol and Composition B.

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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 grade, flake or cast-block configuration, quantity, packaging, shelf-life basis and delivery conditions are established through the contracted technical and regulatory framework.

DesignationTNT castable high explosive
Chemical name2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene · Trotyl
Colour and formLight-yellow to brown flakes or cast solid
Published density1.60 g/cm³
Published detonation velocityApproximately 6,900 m/s
Published detonation pressureApproximately 21.0 GPa
Published heat of explosion4,650 kJ/kg
Published oxygen balance−74.0%
Published sensitivityImpact 15 J · Friction 240 N
Melting point80.8 °C
Reference packagingSteel drum, 25 kg flake · Cast block, 5 kg
Reference palletisation12 drums or 50 blocks · 300–600 kg
Published shelf life10+ years under controlled storage
Storage conditions≤30 °C · Low humidity
Transport classificationUN 0209 · Hazard Class 1.1D · Compatibility Group D

Explosives safety and regulatory control

TNT 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.