Explosive booster
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An explosive booster is a sensitive explosive charge that acts as a bridge between a conventional detonator and a low-sensitivity explosive such as TNT. By itself, the initiating detonator would not d
Cross-sectional view of an M4 mine showing the detonator and adjacent booster charge surrounded by the main explosive charge of TNT
Cross-sectional view of a BLU-43 Dragontooth cluster munition showing detonator and adjacent booster charge
Cut-away view of a M2 mine showing booster charge above detonator
A group of 105 mm artillery shells with plastic explosive stuffed into their fuze pockets to act as booster charges. Each of the five shells has been linked together with red detcord to make them detonate simultaneously.
Semtex
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Semtex is a general-purpose plastic explosive containing RDX and PETN. It is used in commercial blasting, demolition, and in certain military applications.
Samples of semtex and other plastic explosives