Friction sensitivity

Friction sensitivity

Friction sensitivity is an approximation of the amount of friction or rubbing a compound can withstand before prematurely exploding. For instance, Nitroglycerin has an extremely high sensitivity to friction, meaning that very little rubbing against it could set off a violent explosion.


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