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Tetrazene (1-(5-tetrazolyl)-3-guanyl tetrazene hydrate) is an explosive material used for sensitization of the priming compositions. It is a derivative of the compound with the IUPAC name tetrazene.Tetrazene is slightly more impact-sensitive than mercury fulminate. When pressed enough its sensitivity is reduced or destroyed; this is known as dead pressing. It also decomposes in boiling water. In contact with fire it readily explodes producing large amounts of black smoke.
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