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Torpex

出典:『Wiktionary』 (2017/02/27 20:22 UTC 版)

語源

Short for torpedo explosive, since it was originally developed for use in torpedoes.

名詞

Torpex (uncountable)

  1. A secondary explosive made from RDX, TNT, and powdered aluminium, used in World War II.
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Torpex

出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/03 20:41 UTC 版)

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Torpex is a secondary explosive 50% more powerful than TNT by mass. Torpex is composed of 42% RDX, 40% TNT and 18% powdered aluminium. It was used in the Second World War from late 1942. The name is short for 'Torpedo Explosive', having been originally developed for use in torpedoes. Torpex proved to be particularly useful in underwater munitions because the aluminium component had the effect of making the explosive pulse last longer, which enhanced the destructive power. Torpex was used only in critical applications, e.g. torpedoes and the Upkeep, Tallboy and Grand Slam bombs. It was also used in the Operation Aphrodite drones. Torpex has long been superseded by H6 and PBX compositions. It is therefore regarded as obsolete, so Torpex is unlikely to be encountered except in the form of legacy munitions or unexploded ordnance.

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