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Dynamite is some sort of filler that's been soaked in nitroglycerin, then packed into a tube for use. Nobel used sawdust as his filler, but you can use just about anything that will soak up liquid.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoDynamite is a type of explosive made of an absorbent material (Like clay) soaked in a very explosive substance called nitroglycerin. Finely powdered rock is added as well. The whole thing is packed tightly into a cylinder and wrapped with paper. It's much more reactive than TNT but becomes more unstable over time.
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∙ 13y agoNitrogen is found in both nitroglycerine (the explosive in dynamite) and in nitrate and ammonia based fertilizers.
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∙ 13y ago•Hydrogen 2
•Oxygen6
•Nitrogen
•Nobelium= 2/3
•Ch=ION=3
•C6 H2 (NO2)3CH3)
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∙ 13y agoCarbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen. But don' t think you can just mix them all together and you get dynamite.
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∙ 10y agoDynamite is an explosive material not a chemical element.
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∙ 12y agoAll explosives have nitrogen in them, and the nitrogen will offgas from the product. Bomb detectors work in part by looking for this nitrogen.
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∙ 14y agoNitrogen is used in dynamite.
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∙ 7y agoThe essential component is nitroglycerin.
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∙ 12y agonitrogen
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When can flammable liquids be used for cleaning purposes near explosives or within an explosives area?
when authorized by item TO
Is mineral used in fertilizer and explosives?
Nitrate
This long narrow country exports saltpetre which was used to make explosives until the haber process was invented?
Chile in South America
Which acid is used mainly in the manufacture of explosives?
Sulfuric
Why is acid used in explosives?
because it is highly flammable
What is glycrine?
its used to make explosives ;)
What whale part are explosives made from?
Whale parts are not used to make explosives.
What are nitrogen compounds used for?
They are used to make explosives.
Do explosives contain sulphuric acid?
No. Sulpuhric acid may be used in a chemical reaction with other things to MAKE explosives, but explosives do not contain sulphuric acid.
What is phosphorus used to make?
grenades, explosives, matches ect.ect.
What did the Chinese use to make explosives and a primitive flamethrower called a fire-lance?
Explosive Used For Fire-lanceGun powder was used by the Chinese to make explosives and the primitive flamethrower called a fire-lance.
Why is phosporus used in explosives?
beacause of the explosives in it
How was gunpowder first used?
It was used to make fireworks, small bombs, explosives,firearms,and cannons .
Why is access to nitrates necessary during war?
Nitrates are used to make explosives.
Is acetic acid used to make dyes and explosives?
acidic acid sucks weiners
How many tons of explosives were used to make Mount Rushmore?
10 million pounds
What are the least sensitive explosives?
What are the least sensitive explosives used by military
