What is PETN?

[amp_mcq option1=”Pentane epinephirine tantalum nitro” option2=”Pentaerythritol tetranitrate” option3=”Phenol erythritol tetranitrate” option4=”None of the above” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019

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PETN stands for Pentaerythritol tetranitrate.

PETN is a powerful explosive, known for its high brisance and sensitivity to initiation, making it commonly used in detonators, booster charges, and plastic explosives.

It is one of the most powerful explosive compounds known and has been used in various terrorist plots, including attempted airline bombings, often in relatively small amounts due to its potency.

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