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The Wikipedia article says it's "self sharpening" on impact. I think this involves the projectile's leading parts ablating away into burning pyrophoric dust as they interact with the target.


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nandomrumber04/26/2025

Here's a YT video implying something similar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W_nMRbIlZI

I wouldn't really know how to verify this guys facts, but there doesn't seem to be anyone in the comments claiming he's massively wrong.