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Anfo Vs Emulsion

ANFO and emulsion explosives each have advantages and disadvantages for use in mining operations. ANFO is cheaper but has lower density and is not water resistant. Emulsion explosives provide higher energy and are more water resistant than ANFO, though they are more expensive. Over long storage, emulsion explosives can experience changes that reduce their sensitivity. Overall, the best option depends on the specific mining conditions and costs.

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Anfo Vs Emulsion

ANFO and emulsion explosives each have advantages and disadvantages for use in mining operations. ANFO is cheaper but has lower density and is not water resistant. Emulsion explosives provide higher energy and are more water resistant than ANFO, though they are more expensive. Over long storage, emulsion explosives can experience changes that reduce their sensitivity. Overall, the best option depends on the specific mining conditions and costs.

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ANFO Vs EMULSION

ANFO
Advantages of ANFO
It is cheap
Operators Already familiar with ANFO
Disadvantages of ANFO
Using ANFO will be an additional cost of logistics if the emulsion plant
exists.
It is not water-resistant;
Its density is low;
It is not cap-sensitive and must be initiated with a primer.

Emulsion
Advantages of Emulsions
The production cost will decrease if the sakaro emulsion consumption
be added on it.
Emulsions are extremely water resistant.
Emulsion explosives have higher energy than ANFO and it matches
with energy level of Nitroglycerine based explosives.
High VOD can be obtained. Therefore, toughest rock conditions
can be tackled very effectively and efficiently without compromising
safety standard.
Owing to their very small particle size, emulsion ingredients can
achieve a very uniform mix.

Disadvantages of Emulsions
Emulsions are expensive
Over time (with long shelf life), salt crystals may grow and/or oil migrate
in an emulsion, allowing the AN liquid phase droplets to join and create
larger droplet sizes whose bulk surface areas are smaller. Under such a
scenario, less oxidizer would be in contact with the fuel and the sensitivity
of the emulsion would decrease.

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