India has recently achieved a significant milestone in explosives technology with the development and certification of SEBEX 2, a high-performance explosive touted to be 2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT.
Development and Certification
SEBEX 2, developed under the Make in India initiative by Economic Explosives Limited, has undergone rigorous testing and certification by the Indian Navy’s Defence Export Promotion Scheme.
Features and Benefits
- Enhanced Lethality: SEBEX 2 utilizes a composition based on high-melting explosive (HMX), significantly increasing the lethality of warheads, aerial bombs, artillery shells, and other munitions.
- Weight Efficiency: It enhances destructive power without adding substantial weight, making it ideal for various military applications.
- Export Potential: With its superior performance, SEBEX 2 has potential for significant export opportunities, positioning India as a key player in the global explosives market.
Future Developments
Economic Explosives Limited is also in the process of developing a variant of SEBEX 2 with even higher explosive power, expected to be ready within six months.
Comparison and Significance
- TNT Equivalence: SEBEX 2 boasts a TNT equivalence of 2.01, surpassing many conventional explosives used worldwide, which typically range from 1.25 to 1.30.
- Application in Military: Its potency makes it suitable for enhancing the efficiency of various military operations, including strategic and tactical engagements.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the TNT equivalence of SEBEX 2?
- A) 1.30
- B) 2.01
- C) 1.50
- D) 2.3
- Answer: B) 2.01
- Which Indian company developed SEBEX 2?
- A) DRDO
- B) HAL
- C) Economic Explosives Limited
- D) BDL
- Answer: C) Economic Explosives Limited
- What is a key advantage of SEBEX 2 over other explosives?
- A) Lighter weight
- B) Lower cost
- C) Longer shelf life
- D) Higher safety rating
- Answer: A) Lighter weight
- What military application is SITBEX 1 primarily suited for?
- A) Anti-aircraft warfare
- B) Submarine torpedoes
- C) Urban combat
- D) Bunker destruction
- Answer: D) Bunker destruction
- Which explosive by Economic Explosives Limited is noted for its safety features?
- A) SEBEX 2
- B) SITBEX 1
- C) SIMEX 4
- D) SITBEX 2
- Answer: C) SIMEX 4