The Bluejackets ’ Manual

The Bluejackets Manual (US Navy, 1940) states, Powder stored for a considerable period in a leaky container is likely to deteriorate rapidly, with the attendant danger of spontaneous combustion. Because Navy bag powder contained smokeless powder with a charge of black powder at the end placed next to the primer, it is not known whether this comment referred to either or both types of powder. However, the Manual continues Smokeless powder which has been wet from any cause whatever must be regarded as dangerous for dry storage. ... 

Any explosive that will weep liquid exudate can grow crystals. For example, trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a common filler in explosive shells. The Bluejackets Manual states, TNT exudate is explosive and highly flammable. Therefore the outsides of cast TNT containers shall be kept free from exudate, and it shall not he allowed to accumulate on decks nor come into contact with wood, linoleum, or other materials into which it will soak. TNT exudate shall be removed before it hardens. ... 

UCRL-ID-13 1234, 1940. Phase 2 Technical Data Package for Prototype Development of a Portable Land Mine Detector Based on Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) Technology, The Bluejackets Manual, US Navy. 

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