nitrostarch

ni·tro·starch

(nī′trə-stärch′)

A highly explosive orange powder, C₁₂H₁₂(NO₂)₈O₁₀, derived from starch and used for demolition.

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Topics are as varied as a private Soldier's "junk on the bunk" TA-50 layout to a collection of the typical demolition charges that were available for use, ranging from a 1-pound nitrostarch charge to the 40-pound M3 shaped charge, which could punch through 60 inches of concrete.

U.S. Combat Engineer 1941-45

dextrin, glucose, industrial alcohol and nitrostarch.

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