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  1. C-4
    C-4Variety of plastic explosive
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    C-4 (explosive) - Wikipedia

    • C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical. C-4 has a texture similar to modelling clay and can be molded into any desir… See more

    Development

    C-4 is a member of the Composition C family of chemical explosives. Variants have different proportions and … See more

    Characteristics and uses

    The Composition C-4 used by the United States Armed Forces contains 91% RDX ("Research Department Explosive", an explosive nitroamine), bound by a mixture of 5.3% dioctyl sebacate (DOS) or dioctyl adipate (DOA) … See more

    TypeHigh-yield chemical explosive
    Place of originUnited States
    Used byUnited States
    WarsVietnam War · War on Terror · 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
    What is C4 Made of?
    C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical. C-4 has a texture similar to modelling clay and can be molded into any desired shape. C-4 is relatively insensitive and can be detonated only by the shock wave from a detonator or blasting cap.
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    Analysis

    C-4 has toxic effects on humans when ingested. Within a few hours multiple generalized seizures, vomiting, and changes in mental activity occur. A strong link to central nervous dysfunction is observed. I… See more

    Use

    U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War era would sometimes use small amounts of C-4 as a fuel for heating rations, as it will burn unless detonated with a primary explosive. However, burning C-4 produces poisonous fumes, an… See more

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  1. C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical.
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    C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical.

    C-4 (explosive) - Wikipedia

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    C-4 primarily consists of RDX (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine), a powerful explosive compound, along with a plasticizer like diethylhexyl sebacate, which enhances its malleability. The addition of a binder, typically polyisobutylene, ensures the cohesion of the explosive components.

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    What is a C-4 explosive?
    C-4, also known as Composition C-4, is a plastic explosive that was first designed in 1956. Its malleable, clay-like texture and relative stability make C-4 ideal for use in combat as it’s lighter to carry, can be molded to fit any shape, and won’t detonate when exposed to physical shocks – unlike other explosives.

    C-4: The Vietnam-Era Explosive Still Used Today - WAR HISTORY ONLINE

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    Where are C4 explosives made?
    Since C-4 is only produced in the US, it is only found in countries with connections to the US Military (but there are reports that Iran also manufactures C-4). Members of the 82nd Airborne Division watch as a test firing of C4 explosives explodes near the Orgun-e forward base in Afghanistan.

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    What is C4 Made of?
    C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant chemical. C-4 has a texture similar to modelling clay and can be molded into any desired shape. C-4 is relatively insensitive and can be detonated only by the shock wave from a detonator or blasting cap.

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    Why is C-4 important?
    For the people of Ukraine currently fighting a war against Russia, innovations in explosives and other weapons are key to their survival. One of those explosives, C-4, has been an important explosive since the days of Vietnam. C-4, also known as Composition C-4, is a plastic explosive that was first designed in 1956.

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    Why is C4 a malleable material?
    It makes the explosive material highly malleable. You can mold it into different shapes to change the direction of the explosion. The explosive material in C-4 is cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine (C3H6N6O6), commonly called RDX (which stands for "royal demolition explosive" or "research development explosive").

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    How do you burn a C4 atom?
    Just as with other explosives, you need to apply some energy to C-4 to kick off the chemical reaction. Because of the stabilizer elements, it takes a considerable shock to set off this reaction; lighting the C-4 with a match will just make it burn slowly, like a piece of wood (in Vietnam, soldiers actually burned C-4 as an improvised cooking fire).

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    Feb 27, 2024 · People apply C-4's explosive power toward all kinds of destruction. One common application is military demolition -- soldiers pack it into cracks and crevices to blow up heavy walls. It has also been widely used as …

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    C-4 (explosive) - Wikiwand

    C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder, plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a …

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    C-4: The Vietnam-Era Explosive Still Used Today

    Apr 27, 2022 · C-4, also known as Composition C-4, is a plastic explosive that was first designed in 1956. Its malleable, clay-like texture and relative stability make C-4 ideal for use in combat as it’s lighter to carry, can be molded to fit …

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    The Evolution of C4: A Journey from Battlefield to …

    Aug 24, 2023 · In the realm of explosive materials, Composition C-4, or simply C4, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation. From its wartime origins to its present-day applications, C4 has...

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    C4 Explosive - 3D model by Federico Oviedo …

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    C4 Explosive Devices - Download Free 3D model by …

    This is a small package containing 4 different variations of C4 Explosive Devices (Tier 1-4) that can be issued in any way, just don’t claim credit for the models, if you texture it please clarify that.

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