MIL-A-166C

Abstract

This specification covers one type of Ammonium Picrate (Explosive D) intended for use in ammunition. <br>Ammonium picrate shall be of the following classes as specified (see <a>6.2</a>): </span><pre> Class 1 - Coarse Class 2 - Fine</pre> <br> <br>The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids, or request for proposals, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. <pre>SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL <cite>PPP-T-76</cite> Tape, Pressure-sensitive Adhesive Paper, Water-Resistant (For Carton Sealing) <cite>PPP-B-636</cite> - Box, Fiberboard STANDARDS MILITARY <cite>MIL-STD-105</cite> - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes (ABC-STD-105) <cite>MIL-STD-109</cite> - Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions <cite>MIL-STD-650</cite> - Explosives: Sampling, Inspection and Testing <cite>MIL-STD-1168</cite> - Lot Numbering of Ammunition <cite>MIL-STD-1235</cite> - Single and Multilevel Continuous Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes DRAWINGS U.S. ARMY <cite>7548644</cite> - Box, Packing for High Explosives, Assembly Details, Packing and Marking <cite>7548645</cite> - Carton, Packing, Reusable-Collapsible, for High Explosives, Assembly, Details, Packing and Marking</pre> <br> <br>(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications, required by suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer). <br>The following document forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply. <pre> AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS PUBLICATION ASTM Designation E300-70 - Recommended Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals</pre> <br> <br>(Application for copies of ASTM Standards should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103). <br><b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> Ammonium picrate is intended for the following uses: <pre> Class I - For use as the main explosive charge in artillery ammunition (press loaded) or as an alternate for Composition A-3. Class 2 - For use in the manufacture of picratol and other explosive compositions-containing ammonium picrate.</pre> <br>