Anfo

Explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil.

Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Mining Explosive

ANFO is an acronym derived from Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil.

Anfo is a powerful explosive made by mixing ammonium nitrate, which you might find in fertilizers, and fuel oil, like what powers cars.

What is Anfo? It's an explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil
How powerful is it? It has a high brisance, meaning it creates a shattering effect
Is Anfo commonly used? It's primarily used in mining and quarrying

explosive

ammonium nitrate fuel oil

explosives

chemical compound explosive material industrial material