Manufacture of explosives
NACE v2.0 Code: C20.51
About manufacture of explosives
NACE code 20.51 covers the manufacture of explosives, a critical industry that plays a vital role in various sectors, including mining, construction, and defense. As a highly specialized and tightly regulated field, the manufacture of explosives requires meticulous attention to safety and quality control. This industry's outputs are essential for powering economic growth and supporting national security efforts.
Production process
The manufacture of explosives typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and organic compounds are carefully combined and processed. This is followed by a series of chemical reactions, mixing, and blending operations to create the desired explosive formulations. Strict safety protocols and specialized equipment are employed throughout the production process to ensure the stability and reliability of the final products.
Production inputs
The manufacture of explosives (NACE 20.51) relies on a range of raw materials, including nitric acid, sulfuric acid, ammonium nitrate, and various organic compounds. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixing tanks, detonation chambers, and packaging systems, are essential inputs for this industry. Skilled personnel with expertise in chemistry, engineering, and safety protocols are also a critical component of the production process.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the explosives manufacturing industry (NACE 20.51) are various types of explosives, including dynamite, TNT, and detonators. These products are primarily consumed by industries such as 08.11 Mining of iron ores, 08.12 Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, and 42.11 Construction of roads and motorways, where they are used for mining, quarrying, and construction activities. The explosives industry also supplies products to the 25.40 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition sector, which is essential for national defense and security.
Revisions to 20.51
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 20.51. The most recent 4 versions of this code (20.51) is in the NACE v2.1 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 20.51 ( NACE v2.0).
Newer versions
- NACE v2.1 (Latest revision):
Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)
These HS codes are related to this econ code: (20.51).
Related ISIC Codes
These isic codes are related to this econ code: (20.51).
| ISIC code | ISIC Version | ISIC title |
|---|---|---|
| 2029 | ISIC v4.0 | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. |
Related CPC Codes
These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (20.51).
Family tree for manufacture of explosives
graph LR
A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/5'>20.5: Manufacture of other chemical products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/51'>20.51: Manufacture of explosives</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/52'>20.52: Manufacture of glues</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/53'>20.53: Manufacture of essential oils</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/59'>20.59: Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
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