Ballistic gelatin
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Ballistic gelatin is a mixture of 10 percent by weight of gelatin dissolved in water. It is used at a temperature of between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. Ballistic gelatin closely simulates the density and viscosity of human and animal muscle tissue, and is used as a standardized target for testing firearms and ammunition.
See also
External links
- Rec.Guns newsgroup FAQ section on making ballistic gelatin (http://www.recguns.com/Sources/XD3.html)Template:Sci-stub