Using nitrocellulose powder in emulsion explosives

The paper presents results of research concerning a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly method of utilization of the nitrocellulose powders extracted from expired ammunition. The powders are applied as an aluminum substitute in emulsion explosives. Results of selected detonation parameters for prepared compositions of explosive materials with the nitrocellulose powders are presented. For comparative purposes, the paper also presents analogous results for conventional emulsion explosives, which contain aluminum as an energetic factor.