Definitions for tetrytol
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1. tetrytolnoun

   A high explosive comprising a mixture of tetryl and TNT.

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1. Tetrytol

   Tetrytol is a high explosive, comprising a mixture of tetryl and TNT. Typically, the proportion of ingredients (by weight) is 65%, 70%, 75% or 80% tetryl to 35%, 30%, 25% or 20% TNT. Tetryl and TNT do form a eutectic with a setting point of 67.5 °C, which consists of 55% tetryl and 45% TNT. Hence, cast tetrytol charges consist of solidified suspensions of crystalline tetryl in the solid tetryl-TNT-eutectic. Tetrytol is more sensitive than TNT and less sensitive than tetryl to impact. The detonation velocity of unconfined cast cylindrical charges (1 inch diameter) of tetrytol is between 7290 and 7410 m/s with an average of 7350 m/s for tetrytol 75/25 and 7340 m/s for tetrytol 65/35. For comparison, cylindrical charges of cast pure TNT of similar dimensions are reported to detonate with a velocity of between 6680 and 6990 m/s. Applications of tetrytol are usually military in nature e.g. burster tubes for chemical weapons (e.g. nerve agent shells), blocks of demolition explosives and cast shaped charges.Dry tetrytol is compatible with copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, mild steel coated with acid proof paint and mild steel plated with copper, cadmium, zinc or nickel. Magnesium-aluminum alloys are slightly affected by dry tetrytol. Wet tetrytol is compatible with stainless steel and mild steel coated with acid proof black paint. Copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, magnesium-aluminum alloy, mild steel and mild steel plated with cadmium, copper, zinc or nickel are slightly affected by wet tetrytol.When stored below 65 °C (149 °F) Tetrytol does not change stability, acid content, sensitivity or brisance. However, temperatures at 65 °C or above will allow the formation of an oily extrudate and distortion of blocks. Although tetryl undergoes partial decomposition on melting, the melting of tetrytol does not have the same effect. Even when Tetrytol is melted and solidified numerous times it causes no change in freezing point, sensitivity to impact or 100 °C vacuum stability test value.Tetrytol has been discontinued by the U.S. due to the exudation and low stability at elevated storage temperatures.

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1. Tetrytol

   Tetrytol is a high explosive, comprising a mixture of Tetryl and TNT. Typically, the proportion of ingredients is approximately 70% tetryl and 30% TNT. Given that tetryl is significantly more sensitive than TNT, has a slightly higher detonation velocity and forms the main part of this explosive blend, the sensitivity of tetrytol and its brisance can be inferred. Applications of tetrytol are usually military in nature e.g. burster tubes for chemical weapons, blocks of demolition explosives and cast shaped charges. When compared to pure TNT, Tetrytol does not store well at the higher temperatures typical of desert or tropical environments. Note: tetryl has been regarded as obsolete for a number of years. As a result, any tetrytol explosives encountered will usually be in the form of legacy munitions or unexploded ordnance dating from the 1960s and earlier.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tetrytol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tetrytol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

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