Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) is one of many explosive raw material types in which its biggest components consist of AN mixed with fuel oil.
Based on the research studies, it is found that the experts in mining tend to use ANFO for its safe and economic characteristics.
Compared to other explosive raw materials, ANFO is categorized as dry-based and highly safe explosion both in underground explosion and in an open explosion with 1 to 12 inches or more diameters.