Pipe bomb

A pipe bomb is a simple type of improvised explosive device favored by criminals, a piece of filled with an explosive material. The pressure of the burning explosive material ruptures the pipe resulting in a sudden, explosive release. The rupturing pipe creates fragmentation, which can lead to injury.

Related Topics:
Improvised explosive device - Explosive material

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Premature detonation is a hazard of attempting to construct homemade bombs. Instances of such unintentional detonation are common, and usually result in serious injury or death to the assembler.

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In many countries the manufacture of a pipe bomb is a serious crime, even if experimentation is the only intent.

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