PETN,
molecular formula C
5H
8N
4O
12. Ideal
detonation velocity 8300 ms
-1 at a density of 1773 Kgm
-3.
PETN is a very brisant
explosive with a wide range of uses in both the
military and
civilian domain.
PETN is used in detcord (primacord) and is also produced as a sheet explosive, useful for hardening, welding and shaping
metals.
Brand names under which PETN is sold as a vasodilator include Vasodiatol, Metranil, and Cardiacap.