Explo Anfo is a general-purpose explosive produced by mixing porous ammonium nitrate with diesel oil. The even distribution of the oil in the ammonium nitrate is achieved with the help of spray nozzles (injectors).
EXPLO ANFO
It is not water resistant and its use is recommended only in dry holes. The product is used at temperatures from -20oC to 40oC.
Technical Specifications
Density (g/cm3)
0,80
Oxygen Balance
+0,94
Gas Volume (L/kg)
981
Heat of explosion (kJ/kg)
3.649
Relative effective Energy (%)**
-
Relative weight strength RWS (%)**
100
Relative bulk strength RBS (%)**
109
Detonation velocity (m/s)*
>2.500
* The velocity of detonation will depend on application, rock type, blasthole diameter and confinement.
** The 100% of relative effective energy refers to ANFO: Density 0,80 g/cm3, Effective energy 2,50 MJ/Kg
*** All above values are theoretical, based on ideal detonation circumstances.
Features
Usage
- In surface applications (quarries, mining, road construction trenches, public works, etc.) in holes with a diameter greater than 65mm with the help of booster (Explo Gel 100).
- In horizontal underground blast holes larger than 40mm, with compressed air supply (recommended pressure is 3.5 – 4.0 bar) and with the help of a strong booster (booster) Explo Gel 200. In this case measures should be taken to avoid static electricity.
- It is activated with the help of a booster placed at the base of the hole, using a detonator (non-electric, electric) and detonating cord.
Advantages
It provides optimal charging in vertical boreholes due to its free flow, achieving a very good charge density (Φ of hole = Φ of explosive column), resulting in the production of a large volume of aggregates with very good crushing.
It is a low-cost, simple-to-apply explosive.
Self Life
6 months from the date of manufacture, if stored under the designated conditions.
Storage - Handling
Must be stored in temperature range between -0 °C and 30 °C. Explo Anfo should be stored in explosives magazines class 1.1D, according to legislation. It should be handled and transported according to its Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Classification
| Authorised name | Explo ANFO |
| Shipping name | Εκρηκτικές ύλες για ανατινάξεις τύπου B |
| UN No | 0082 |
| ADR/RID |  1.1D |
Packaging
Polyethylene bags of 25kgs weight.
