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\nPETN stands for Pentaerythritol tetranitrate.
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\nPETN is a powerful explosive, known for its high brisance and sensitivity to initiation, making it commonly used in detonators, booster charges, and plastic explosives.
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\nIt 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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