A low explosive is usually a mixture of a combustible substance and an oxidant that decomposes rapidly, but do not normally explode. This action is known as deflagration.
Under normal conditions, low explosives undergo deflagration at rates that vary from a few centimeters per second to approximately 400 metres per second. It is possible for them to deflagrate very quickly, producing an effect similar to a detonation. This usually occurs when ignited in a confined space.
Low explosives are normally used as propellants. Included in this group are gun powders and pyrotechnics such as smoke bombs, rockets and illumination devices.
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