I am going to need a FReeper to explain Tannerite.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannerite
two chemicals shipped together, when mixed, form an explosive that can only be set off by a high velocity (ie rifle) bullet.
i imagine it could be used as a detonator for larger explosions but someone more familiar with explosives could probably elaborate. for detonators, one has to be concerned about geometry, hydrodynamic forces, etc.
Tannerite explodes when hit by a fast moving bullet. Useful for marksmen trying to see whether or not they hit a target hundreds of yards away...and useful for people who like to play with explosives and make youtube videos.
Tannerite is a binary exploding target system.
"Binary" means that there are two components, each of which is nonreactive by themselves, that when they're combined, become explosive. Since each component is safe by itself, the components are not considered explosives by the government and are not controlled (like dynamite or C4).
In this case, when mixed together, the components are explosive, but they require a high-velocity impact (such as a bullet) to cause them to explode.
A video on how to properly use Tannerite.
A video showing what 164 lbs of Tannerite will do to a barn.
Those really loud and bright explosions at fireworks displays that scare the kids.
The other detail is after mixing, Tannerite becomes more and more sensitive to impact, and ultimately (days) even a minor bump can set it off.
“I am going to need a FReeper to explain Tannerite.”
You could read the article ...
Man Almost Killed When Trying to Shoot a Refrigerator Filled With Tannerite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV4hXXKlblI
A classic “hold muh beer” moment, even if beer wasn’t involved. Language warning. <60s vid.
I am going to need a FReeper to explain Tannerite.
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Go to the 2nd minute on the youtube below for your answer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edRbcTXAijY
two part mixed explosive for target practicing. wont explode until thoroughly mixed together, requires hard kinetic impact to detonate.
Binary explosive that can be mail ordered or actually made fairly easily. Need high level shock to detonate (hence popular use as exploding targets). ~1800+ fps. Once mixed it’s illegal to transport.