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mainly because it's extremely stable.
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That's great if safety is your main concern,
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but not so great if you're short a detonator.
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When you have to improvise,
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a primary explosive like mercury fulminate
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mixed with gunpowder can provide the energy needed
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to set off a chunk of C-4,
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provided you can get them in place
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without blowing your hand off.
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Here.
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Burke, change of plans.
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We're coming out hot.