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The bomb body is streamline in shape. Its sections are joined by both longitudinal and circumferential welds. The strength of bomb body is not sufficient to permit its use against all unprotected targets. It is produced by modifying the empty bomb case of the bomb, demolition, 600-lb., Mk. I. OD Green. Material of bomb body, forward section cast steel, rear section sheet steel.
* TNT (2, 4, 6-trinitrotolucne) is a constituent of such explosives as amatol, pentolite, tetrytol, tritonal, picratol, and Comp B. In a refined form, it is one of the most stable high explosives. In the pure state, it is crystalline and nearly white, resembling a light brown sugar.
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