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ApexGold2501 TDS EN 112006 PDF
ApexGold2501 TDS EN 112006 PDF
ApexGold2501 TDS EN 112006 PDF
Description Properties
Apex™ Gold 2501 is a specially designed high energy, 2101
sensitized explosive to meet the demands of surface mines Apex
2501
and quarries. Apex Gold 2501 provides superior performance
under wet or dry conditions. The enhanced performance
Emulsion (%) 100
relates to an overall increase to a mine's efficiency and
ANFO (%) 0
productivity.
Cup Density (g/cc) 0.9 – 1.25
Key Benefits
− Increased mine efficiency and productivity: VOD *
- Improved digability ft/s 19,000
- Improved crusher throughput m/s 5,800
- Reduced secondary blasting Excellent
Water Resistance
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Lower operating cost RWS 101
− Variable shock/gas for improved vibration control, REE§
increased shock energy for fragmentation, or increased gas
RBS 150
for cast performance
− Maximized transfer of energy from explosive into the rock
Minimum Diameter **
− Provides sleep time of up to two months in the borehole. 3
in.
50
mm
Features
− Enhanced performance: Sleep Time** 3
- Improved sensitivity *Velocity of Detonation: Unconfined at 5°C (41°F). Typical VOD have been
- Pre-compression resistant measured in excess of the values shown. Actual VODs will depend upon hole
- Ability to blend with ANFO diameter and confinement.
- Customized product
− Reduced loading time ** Recommended values. Sleep times should not exceed those recommended for
− High energy formulation for reliable blasting Exel shock tubing.
− Full borehole coupling
§ Relative Weight Strength (RWS) and Relative Bulk Strength (RBS). The
− Formulated for twelve month shelf life
“Relative Effective Energy” (REE) of an explosive is the energy calculated to be
available to do effective blasting work. All energy values are calculated using the
IDeX* computer code owned by Orica for the exclusive use of its companies.
Energy values are based on standard ANFO with a density of 0.84 g/cc and a
cut-off pressure of 100 MPa. Other computer codes may give different values.
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Apex™ Gold 2501
Sensitized Booster Sensitive Emulsion Explosive
Ground Temperature
These products are available for use in ground temperatures
Orica Canada Inc. Orica USA Inc.
32ºF (0ºC) to a maximum of 131ºF (55ºC). If your application 301 Hotel De Ville 33101 East Quincy Avenue
requires you to operate outside this temperature range please Brownsburg, QC J8G 3B5 Watkins, CO 80137
contact your local Orica representative. Tel: +1 303 268 5000 Tel: +1 303 268 5000
Fax: +1 303 268 5250 Fax: +1 303 268 5250
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