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Energetic Properties of Thermite

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Energetic-Properties-of-Thermites.pdf (14.39 MB)

PHMSA investigated different families of thermites to determine exclusion of certain thermite formulations from Class 1 without testing and for possible changes to transportation regulations.

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Last updated: Monday, March 16, 2020