NIOSH Mining Facility

Bombproof 142

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The Bombproof facility
The Bombproof facility
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This bombproof facility is used to conduct experiments that examine both quality and performance characteristics of explosive materials. The facility can totally contain the detonation of 5 lb of explosives and has provisions for electronic instrumentation.


Site:  Pittsburgh Research Laboratory

Page last updated: 9/17/2008
Page last reviewed: 1/30/2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division