India has successfully developed and certified a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene).
India Develops New Explosive 2.01 Times More Lethal Than TNT
India has successfully developed and certified a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene). The formulation, named SEBEX 2 – manufactured by a unit of Solar Industries – is said to provide a more powerful blast effect than any currently available solid explosive. The new explosive is reported to be 2.01 times more powerful than a standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene) explosion.
The impact of an explosive is measured in terms of TNT equivalence, and any explosive with a higher TNT equivalence has greater destructive power. “Conventional explosives, like DENTEX/TORPEX, which are used in conventional warheads, aerial bombs and many other ammunitions worldwide have TNT equivalence of 1.25-1.30,” officials added.
The third explosive certified by the Indian Navy is SIMEX 4, an insensitive munition that is safer to store, transport, and handle compared to standard explosives. This new formulation is much less likely to ignite accidentally, making it especially suitable for applications where safety is critical, such as in torpedo warheads stored in the confined spaces of submarines.
TNT
Trinitrotoluene is a yellow solid that is often seen as a reagent in the chemical synthesis process but is commonly known for being an explosive substance with smooth handling characteristics. TNT is an effective explosive because it can turn from solid to hot expanding gases quite rapidly.
