The U.S. Army uses a lot of bullets and explosives to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Known chemical compounds that explode, technically known as energetics, are lead-based primary explosives. In new experiments, Army researchers and their partners at Purdue University observed some new compounds that may be an environmentally friendly alternative.
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| A soldier fires an M4A1 assault rifle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 13, 2020 (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
