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No, bit it can be used as a switch in a detonator for explosives. It is liquid and conductive and so movement makes the makes the material flow and bridge contacts completing a circuit and causing detonation.

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What happen when you add ammonia to mercury?

When ammonia is added to mercury, a white precipitate of an amide complex is formed. This white precipitate is generally insoluble in water and can be further characterized by its crystalline structure. The formation of this complex can be used as a chemical test to detect the presence of mercury ions.


What is a sentence for the word explosive?

The explosive device was deactivated.He had explosive diarrhoea after eating the Mexican meal.Use the explosive rounds.


Is Mercury Fulminate explosive colorless and oily?

No, its a pale grey solid. The grey is due to some mercury impurities. Additional impurities in even analytical grade chemicals, used for making this fulminate, add to the grey color. It is very unstable and will explode with impact, static friction, or heat!! However, additional purification is possible, adding both greater stability and more robust (explosive) reaction. This purified mercury fuliminate is pure white. The materials needed are high concentration ammonium hydroxide solution (NH4OH) and glacial acetic acid (C2H4O2). All of this stuff is extremely dangerous to handle and breathe. If you were thinking about nitroglycerin... it is fluid, oily... but yellow... My answer was given for accuracy purposes only. Don't play with fire, don't hurt living things- including people!


Is the element einsteinium explosive?

Einsteinium is a radioactive element and is not inherently explosive. However, it can release energy in the form of radiation as it decays, but it is not known to exhibit explosive properties.


Is hydrogen explosive or flammable?

Hydrogen is both explosive and flammable.

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What is the strongest explosive MATERIAL known to man?

One of the strongest explosive materials known to man is Octanitrocubane, which has a higher explosive yield than traditional explosives like TNT or RDX. However, due to its high sensitivity and difficulty in handling, it is not widely used.


What explosive was accidentally detonated in the movie Mr Roberts?

A homemade firecracker made from a toilet paper tube, a string fuze and some fulimate of mercury from a gunner's mate.


What happen when you add ammonia to mercury?

When ammonia is added to mercury, a white precipitate of an amide complex is formed. This white precipitate is generally insoluble in water and can be further characterized by its crystalline structure. The formation of this complex can be used as a chemical test to detect the presence of mercury ions.


Is the 1902 eruption of mt pelee non explosive or explosive?

explosive


Is Mercury used in bombs?

Mercury is not typically used in bombs as a primary explosive or weapon component. However, it has been used in some military applications, such as in certain types of detonators or as a component in specific munitions systems. The use of mercury is limited due to its toxicity and environmental hazards, leading to a decline in its application in modern weaponry. Overall, while it may have niche uses, mercury is not a common material in bomb construction.


Why is chicken an explosive?

Chicken is not an explosive.


Can pie be explosive?

No, a pie can not be explosive.


Is acid rain explosive?

No it is not explosive.


Is the nickel explosive?

No, a nickel is not explosive.


Is El Chichon a none explosive or explosive volcano?

Explosive because u suck


Is mt st helens non-explosive or explosive?

Mount St. Helens is generally regarded as an explosive volcano, but like most stratovolcanoes, it can produce both explosive and non-explosive eruptions.


Is krakatau explosive or nonexplosive volcano?

explosive