The danger related to the use of ammunition and explosives

Abstract. The basic requirements placed on explosives and ammunition by their users are production and operational safety and operational reliability. Therefore, their technical condition must be monitored continuously. It is important to withdraw from service those batches of ammunition in which inconsistencies have been found that reduce the safety of use and operation. The main component of ammunition that poses a danger is the explosive. It is usually placed in a metal or cellulose body and in the fuse. Most types of ammunition provide direct access to the explosive through a hole in the case for the fuse. The surface of the material is protected by a thin layer of varnish or a paper disc, which only protects it from mechanical damage. This protection does not prevent direct access to the explosive. This creates the possibility of obtaining the material illegally for terrorist purposes. The purpose of the article is to point out the problems associated with the use of ammunition and the explosives in it. The paper presents selected examples of inconsistencies found during diagnostic tests of ammunition.