TITAN® 9000xero® — Tech Info
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TITAN® 9000xero® Matrix Blend Information
 Technical

Properties
 Density (g/cm3) 1 1.15

Minimum Diameter (mm) 150

Energy (MJ/kg) 2 2.0

Typical VOD (m/s) 3 3400 - 5000

RWS % 4 54

Description RBS % 5 76
TITAN 9000xero matrix blend is a blend of ammonium nitrate emulsion (TITAN NOTES:
9000) and a functional bulk additive, resulting in a reduced weight strength bulk 1. Values are indicative average densities only, determined under laboratory conditions by Dyno
explosive, designed to assist with post blast fume management. Nobel technical personnel at Dyno Nobel’s Mt Thorley Technical Centre. Observed densities may
 differ or vary under field conditions. Nominal in hole density only.

Application 2. All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code
 – Prodet. Other programs may give different values.
▪ TITAN 9000xero is suitable for applications where soft, wet/damp ground
 3. These results represent a range of VODs collected from numerous Dyno Nobel blast sites
 conditions are encountered. throughout the Asia Pacific region over a period of time. The velocity of detonation actually
▪ TITAN 9000xero is sensitised and delivered via auger into dry/dewatered recorded in use is dependent upon many factors, including: the initiation system used, the product
 density, blasthole diameter and ground confinement. The values stated are typical of those
 blastholes or pumped to the bottom of wet blastholes. recorded for the product in various hole diameters, densities and ground types, and may not be
 achievable under all circumstances.
▪ TITAN 9000xero is a water resistant alternative to ANFO for use in ground
 affected by water and/or ground considered to be incompetent. 4. Relative Weight Strength (RWS) and Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) are determined against ANFO
 at a density of 0.82g/cm3 with energy of 3.7MJ/kg.
Advantages 5. RBS depends on the final density of the product at the time of loading.

▪ TITAN 9000xero is a post blast fume (NOx) reducing formulation.
▪ The high emulsion content provides optimal water resistance for use in
 dewatered or wet conditions.
 Hazardous Shipping Description
▪ Delivery via auger or pumping provides greater flexibility for loading when Explosive, Blasting, Type E, 1.1D, UN 0241
 bench and weather conditions change unexpectedly.

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TITAN® 9000xero® Matrix Blend Information
 Technical

Recommendations Recommendations (cont’d)
Priming Requirements – TITAN 9000xero is booster sensitive and requires a Reactive Ground Conditions – An alternative matrix may be required for use in
minimum 400g cast booster. Smaller booster types may reduce the performance reactive conditions. For use in reactive ground conditions contact your Dyno Nobel
of the explosive. Additional boosters should be used when the column height representative. It is essential that the appropriate test work be conducted to
exceeds 10 meters or where there is risk of column disruption. Please consult your develop site specific guidelines for determining the maximum sleep time of the
Dyno Nobel representative if you intend using detonating cord down lines. bulk explosive in reactive ground conditions. Sensitisation – TITAN 9000xero is chemically sensitised as the product is Ground Temperature – TITAN 9000xero is suitable for use in ground with a
delivered to the blasthole. Allow at least 30 minutes at 20°C for the gassing temperature of 0°C to a maximum of 55°C. For applications in ground with
reaction to occur before the blasthole is stemmed (longer at lower temperatures). temperatures outside this range, contact your Dyno Nobel representative. The level of sensitisation necessary (as given by the open cup density) is
dependent on the depth of the blasthole.

peratures). temperatures outside this range, contact your Dyno Nobel representative. The level of sensitisation necessary (as given by the open cup density) is
dependent on the depth of the blasthole. Safe handling, transportation and storage
Incorrectly sensitised gassed blends may lead to poor detonation, poor ground First Aid – You can find detailed first aid information on the relevant Dyno Nobel
fragmentation and/or the formation of excessive post blast fumes (NOX). Material Safety Data Sheet. Refer to www.dynonobel.com for more information if
 required. Maximum Hole Depth – The recommended maximum hole depth for TITAN
9000xero is 40m. Maximum hole depth is determined by the level of sensitisation. Safety – TITAN 9000 matrix (explosive precursor), and TITAN 9000xero matrix
 blends (explosives) are classified as dangerous goods and can cause personal
Shelf Life – TITAN 9000 matrix has a shelf life of three (3) months, when injury and damage to property if used incorrectly. transported and stored under ideal conditions. Transportation and Storage – All Dyno Nobel emulsion matrices and explosives
Sleep Time – TITAN 9000xero has a maximum sleep time of 21 days under ideal must be handled, transported and stored in accordance with all relevant
conditions. In non ideal conditions this time may be reduced. regulations.

0xero has a maximum sleep time of 21 days under ideal must be handled, transported and stored in accordance with all relevant
conditions. In non ideal conditions this time may be reduced. regulations. Stock should be rotated such that older product is used first.

Product Disclaimer The explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled by persons with the appropriate technical skills, training and licences. While Dyno Nobel has made every effort to
ensure the information in this document is correct, every user is responsible for understanding the safe and correct use of the products. If you need specific technical advice or have any questions, you should contact
your Dyno Nobel representative. This information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this document or the information contained herein. It is solely the responsibility of the user to make enquiries, obtain advice and determine the safe conditions for use
of the products referred to herein and the user assumes liability for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such use. ® DYNO, GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE, TITAN, 9000xero and the Person and
Pipe device are registered trademarks of the Dyno Nobel / Incitec Pivot Group. © Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited 2018 Reproduction without permission strictly prohibited.

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TITAN® Matrix Blend Gassing Table
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Technical
TITAN® 9000xero® Information
USE OF TABLE
1.The left hand column in this table (Depth) indicates the height of the product column under TITAN 9000xero gassed blend density g/cm3
 dry hole conditions. In wet hole conditions, the value selected from the left hand column Depth Avg Avg Avg Avg Avg Avg Avg
 must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole. If the (m) in-hole Toe in-hole Toe in-hole Toe in-hole Toe in-hole Toe in-hole Toe in-hole Toe
 length of the product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value Open cup 0.90 0.90 0.95 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.10 1.10 1.15 1.15 1.20 1.20
 selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth. 1 0.92 0.94 0.97 0.98 1.02 1.03 1.06 1.08 1.11 1.12 1.16 1.17 1.21 1.22
2.This table applies for TITAN 9000xero Matrix blend with an emulsion content of 80% w/w 2 0.93 0.97 0.98 1.01 1.03 1.06 1.08 1.10 1.12 1.14 1.17 1.19 1.21 1.23
 ONLY. 3 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.04 1.04 1.08 1.09 1.12 1.13 1.16 1.18 1.20 1.22 1.24
 4 0.96 1.02 1.01 1.06 1.05 1.10 1.10 1.14 1.14 1.18 1.18 1.21 1.23 1.25
3.Emulsion explosives behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a
 5 0.98 1.04 1.02 1.08 1.06 1.12 1.11 1.15 1.15 1.19 1.19 1.22 1.23 1.26
 vertical blasthole, and a pressure gradient in the explosive will be established.

n subjected to the gravitational stress in a
 5 0.98 1.04 1.02 1.08 1.06 1.12 1.11 1.15 1.15 1.19 1.19 1.22 1.23 1.26
 vertical blasthole, and a pressure gradient in the explosive will be established. The higher
 6 0.99 1.06 1.03 1.10 1.07 1.13 1.12 1.17 1.16 1.20 1.20 1.23 1.24 1.26
 the explosive column in the blasthole, the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of the
 column, and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals that need to be added to provide 7 1.00 1.08 1.04 1.12 1.08 1.15 1.12 1.18 1.16 1.21 1.20 1.24 1.24 1.27
 sensitisation. 8 1.01 1.10 1.05 1.13 1.09 1.16 1.13 1.19 1.17 1.22 1.21 1.25 1.24 1.27
 9 1.02 1.11 1.06 1.14 1.10 1.17 1.14 1.20 1.18 1.23 1.21 1.25 1.25 1.28
4.The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitisation of the product. It is necessary 10 1.03 1.12 1.07 1.15 1.11 1.18 1.14 1.21 1.18 1.23 1.22 1.26 1.25 1.28
 to choose an open cup density to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of
 11 1.04 1.14 1.08 1.16 1.11 1.19 1.15 1.22 1.19 1.24 1.22 1.26
 the blasthole is less than the critical density. Inappropriate sensitisation may lead to poor
 12 1.05 1.15 1.09 1.17 1.12 1.20 1.16 1.22 1.19 1.25 1.22 1.27
 detonation, fragmentation and generation of excessive post blast fume
 13 1.06 1.16 1.09 1.18 1.13 1.21 1.16 1.23 1.19 1.25 1.23 1.27
 Blacked out areas indicate where critical density is reached or exceeded.

on, fragmentation and generation of excessive post blast fume
 13 1.06 1.16 1.09 1.18 1.13 1.21 1.16 1.23 1.19 1.25 1.23 1.27
 Blacked out areas indicate where critical density is reached or exceeded. 14 1.06 1.17 1.10 1.19 1.13 1.21 1.17 1.23 1.20 1.26 1.23 1.28
5.To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 30m (for 15 1.07 1.17 1.10 1.20 1.14 1.22 1.17 1.24 1.20 1.26 1.23 1.28
 example), find 30m in the Depth column. Moving to the right, read off the density in the 16 1.08 1.18 1.11 1.20 1.14 1.22 1.17 1.24 1.21 1.26 1.24 1.28
 unshaded column under the required open cup density (e.g. a TOE density of 1.28g/cm3 in 17 1.08 1.19 1.12 1.21 1.15 1.23 1.18 1.25 1.21 1.27 1.24 1.28
 the 1.05 g/cm3 open cup density column). In this example, this indicates that sufficient 18 1.09 1.19 1.12 1.21 1.15 1.23 1.18 1.25 1.21 1.27
 gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an 19 1.09 1.20 1.13 1.22 1.16 1.24 1.19 1.26 1.22 1.27
 open cup density of 1.05g/cm3 is achieved. 20 1.10 1.21 1.13 1.22 1.16 1.24 1.19 1.26 1.22 1.28
 This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will 22 1.11 1.22 1.14 1.23 1.16 1.25 1.19 1.27 1.22 1.28
 be below the critical density, and the column will detonate at full order upon initiation.

nsure that the density at the bottom of the column will 22 1.11 1.22 1.14 1.23 1.16 1.25 1.19 1.27 1.22 1.28
 be below the critical density, and the column will detonate at full order upon initiation. 24 1.11 1.23 1.14 1.24 1.17 1.26 1.20 1.27
 26 1.12 1.23 1.14 1.25 1.17 1.26 1.20 1.28
6.To determine the approximate average in-hole density in a column of 30m (for example),
 28 1.12 1.24 1.15 1.25 1.18 1.27 1.20 1.28
 find 30m in the Depth column. Moving to the right, read off the density in the shaded column
 30 1.13 1.25 1.15 1.26 1.18 1.27 1.21 1.28
 (e.g. an AVG. IN-HOLE density of 1.21g/cm3 in the 1.05 g/cm3 open cup density column). 32 1.13 1.25 1.16 1.26 1.18 1.28
 For depths that are not listed, Dyno Nobel recommends rounding up to the next highest 34 1.13 1.26 1.16 1.27 1.19 1.28
 depth. eg a 25m deep hole should be rounded to 26m and corresponding densities applied. 36 1.14 1.26 1.17 1.27 1.19 1.28
7.Blast design should be based on average in-hole density whilst blasthole loading requires 38 1.14 1.27 1.17 1.28
 the MPU operator to achieve the associated open cup density. 40 1.15 1.27 1.17 1.28
8.The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20°C. 45 1.15 1.27 1.18 1.28
 It is necessary to allow at least this time to elapse following completion of loading and before 50 1.15 1.27 1.18 1.28
 stemming the charged blasthole.

en cup density at 20°C. 45 1.15 1.27 1.18 1.28
 It is necessary to allow at least this time to elapse following completion of loading and before 50 1.15 1.27 1.18 1.28
 stemming the charged blasthole. A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures. 55 1.16 1.27 1.18 1.28
 60 1.16 1.28
9.The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory mathematical model that was
 validated using a specially designed fit-for-purpose pressure-volume apparatus.

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