Abstract:
Process of manufacturing molded explosive bodies so that their detonation speeds can be varied within a defined range by reducing the density of the molded body. The reduction in density can be effected by incorporating into the starting components, porous, voluminous or air containing materials. The solidification of the resulting compositions is thereafter carried out by incorporating into the above starting components a suitable binding agent, varying the working pressure in the forming of the bodies, or suitably regulating the sintering conditions. The resultant bodies are characterized by their reduced densities and therewith reduced detonation speeds and by their high mechanical strengths.
Abstract:
Process of manufacturing molded explosive bodies so that their detonation speeds can be varied within a defined range by reducing the density of the molded body. The reduction in density can be effected by incorporating into the starting components, porous, voluminous or air-containing materials. The solidification of the resulting compositions is thereafter carried out by incorporating into the above starting components a suitable binding agent, varying the working pressure in the forming of the bodies, or suitably regulating the sintering conditions. The resultant bodies are characterized by their reduced densities and therewith reduced detonation speeds and by their high-mechanical strengths.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a method for preventing firedamp ignitions during blasting in underground mining which comprises separating the space where the explosive charge is to be detonated from the space where the firedamp is present by providing therebetween a zone containing a layer in the form of, for example, a paste or a foam containing a liquid in a uniform distribution. The present disclosure is also directed to blasting elements for preventing said firedamp ignitions.