Cordtex is a type ofdetonating cord generally used inmining. "Cordtex" and "Primacord" are two of manytrademarks which have slipped into use as ageneric term for detonating cord.[1]
It uses anexplosive core ofpentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) inside its plastic coating. It is commonly the thickness of electricalextension cord and has adetonation velocity of approximately 6000–7000 metres per second. It is used to "daisychain" a sequence of explosives together.[2]
It can also be used in short lengths in simpleboobytraps and early warning devices.
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