ANFO

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf explosive
gptkbp:alternativeName prilled ammonium nitrate and fuel oil
gptkbp:appearance white or off-white granular solid
gptkbp:commonRatio 94% ammonium nitrate, 6% fuel oil
gptkbp:compatibleWith military munitions
gptkbp:component gptkb:gasoline
ammonium nitrate
gptkbp:cost low
gptkbp:density 0.8 g/cm³ (typical)
gptkbp:detonationMechanism booster required
gptkbp:detonationVelocity 3200-4500 m/s
gptkbp:environmentalImpact potential groundwater contamination
gptkbp:fullName Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ANFO
gptkbp:inventedBy 1950s
gptkbp:legalStatus restricted in some jurisdictions
gptkbp:oxygenBalance slightly negative
gptkbp:primaryHazard explosive
gptkbp:regulates regulated as explosive in many countries
gptkbp:sensitivity insensitive to shock
gptkbp:storage dry conditions
gptkbp:uses mining
quarrying
civil construction
blasting agent
gptkbp:waterResistance poor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1983_Beirut_barracks_bombings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7