ABSTRACT
Research & Development of low-density explosive mixtures has been well documented in the literature. Isanol (Heltzen, 1980), Dynolite (Hunsaker, 1995), Softload (Rock, 2004), LDRA (Silva, 2009), Novalite (Rowe, 2001), Blastlite (Beach, 2004), Flexigel (Lamadrid, 2006), etc; are just some examples of these mixtures. Most of these products have experienced limited success due to ingredient segregation effects, field performance characteristics and/or logistical issues regarding manufacturing, handling and storing.
