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ERIC Number: EJ357297
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Reference Count: 0
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An Orientation to Explosive Safety.
Harris, Betty W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n6 p541-44 Jun 1987
Provides an overview of various types of explosives. Classifies and describes explosives as initiating or primary explosives, low explosives, and high (secondary explosives). Discusses detonating devices, domestic explosive systems, the sensitivity of explosives, explosive reactions, and emergency responses. (TW)
Descriptors: Agricultural Safety, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Classification, Emergency Programs, Hazardous Materials, Lay People, Natural Disasters, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety, Scientific and Technical Information
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Explosives