Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a method and system for disarming an explosive device. The apparatus may include a substantially cylindrically shaped container having a first hollow cavity therein. The apparatus may additionally include a column located within the hollow cavity, the column having a second smaller hollow cavity therein for receiving an explosive and an ablative agent within the first hollow cavity and surrounding at least a portion of the column. In embodiments of the invention, the ablative agent is industrial garnet and the explosive is a binary explosive. Interstitial spaces within the industrial garnet may be filled with water.