Re: Other explosives
Firstly :
https://media.juiceonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/11141254/144fb-britishbombs.jpg
Typical "Area" load
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Lancaster_area_bombing_load_IWM_CH_18371.jpg
The really big stuff Tallboy and Grand Slam were only carried by two squadrons 617 and 9 and used on particular targets not as an area raid.
Optimal dropping height for a Tallboy was 18000 feet but 15000 was more typical and Grand Slam drops went as low as 12000