ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)

Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Mining Explosive Fuel Oil and Ammonium Nitrate

ANFO is a widely used explosive mixture consisting of ammonium nitrate fertilizer and fuel oil. It's primarily employed in mining, quarrying, and construction for blasting operations due to its low cost and ease of handling. The fuel oil acts as a sensitizer, allowing the ammonium nitrate to detonate when initiated by a standard blasting cap.

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