Definition of Powder factor (explosives factor)

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Powder factor (explosives factor)

The term 'Powder factor (explosives factor)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A term expressing the amount of explosives used to break a quantity of rock. Normal units for the powder factor are lb/yd3 or kg/m3; however, lb/ton and kg/ton are also used as well as the reciprocals of all of these terms'.

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