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Dynamite was invented by the Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht, Germany, and patented in 1867.

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Weapons invented in the 19th century?

Two of the most known weapons invented in the 19th century are Congreve rockets and the revolver. Also, TNT and dynamite explosives were both invented in the 19th century.


What is the exact date of when dynamite was invented?

Alfred Nobel obtained his patent for dynamite in England on may 7, 1867 and Sweden on October 19, 1867. He originally called the product "Nobel's Blasting powder.


Who used dynamite?

dynamite was invented in 1867. It has been used as a military explosive very little, due to it's sensitivity. It is mainly used for engineering tasks, mining, and demolition. Several thousand TONS of explosives are used each day in the US for mining and construction. Your question is rather vague- if you can refine it, we may do a better job of answering it. PS- the US did use a form of dynamite as a military weapon for a very brief time in the late 1800s, in cannon known as Dynamite Guns. They did not work out well, and were quickly dropped. The Navy had one ship that had special cannon that used high pressure steam to fire a dynamite filled shell.


What war was dynamite used in?

Dynamite was used in World War 1, but stopped using it during World War 2


How much sticks of dynamite is equal to the blast in Hiroshima?

Roughly 15 thousand tons of dynamite. A typical stick of dynamite weighs about half a pound. Now lets do the arithmetic (with units): 15000 tons * 2000 pounds/ton / 0.5 pound/stick = 60,000,000 sticks Roughly 60 million sticks of dynamite.