Springer, 2013. — 354 с., английский язык
The publication has been written for the general public interested in the field of explosive chemical compounds, but especially for chemistry students and teachers, researchers working in the field of explosives, police officers, criminologists, forensic analysts, soldiers, engineers working in the production of initiators, rock blasters, and others who are likely to come across primary explosives in their various forms in their professional lives. A basic knowledge of chemistry at a secondary school level may be of great benefit to the reader; however, even a complete layman may learn a lot about the properties, methods of preparation, or use of individual substances. Ideally, the publication should assist in achieving a deeper understanding of the role of primary explosives, helping to demystify their extreme sensitivity and dangerousness, and providing precise definitions, enhancing understanding of the historical context of their development and outlining the potential future use of this group of substances.
Introduction to Initiating Substances
Explosive Properties of Primary Explosives
Fulminates
Azides
Salts of Polynitrophenoles
Diazodinitrophenol
Salts of Benzofuroxan
Tetrazoles
Tetrazole Ring Containing Complexes
Organic Peroxides
Nitrogen Halides
Acetylides
Other Substances