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Intact Explosive

an explosive that has not undergone decomposition due to deagration or detonation and generally has a discernible morphology. DiscussionIntact explosives can be present in large (grams) or small (single particle) quantities. Post-blast explosive residues can contain both combustion products and intact explosive material.

Committee

Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)

ANSI/ASTM E3253-21 Standard Practice for Establishing an Examination Scheme for Intact Explosives. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, 2021. Source link

Reprinted, with permission, from ASTM, copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. A copy of the complete standard may be purchased from ASTM International, https://www.astm.org