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Why is napalm such a deadly weapon?

Napalm is a highly flammable substance that sticks to surfaces and burns at extremely high temperatures, making it particularly lethal in warfare. Its ability to cause severe burns and injuries to both combatants and civilians, along with its capacity to ignite and destroy structures, contributes to its devastating impact. The psychological effects of napalm, combined with its destructive power, make it a weapon of terror and intimidation. Additionally, its use can lead to long-lasting environmental damage and suffering for affected populations.


Why do they call it napalm strike?

because it uses a weapon called a napalm bomb. napalm is basically gelled gasoline and is very sticky.


Where was napalm used?

napalm was used in Germany and japan, vietnam, and Korea. napalm was not used in enduring freedom or in modern warfare due to being to lethal and inflicting unnecessary punishment on civilian who would come into contact with napalm


How do you stop napalm?

The only thing that will stop napalm or White Phosporus (WP=Willie Pete) is mud. This element will smother it.


Who put Polystyrene in the napalm bomb?

Napalm is a mixture of a thickening gelling agent and petroleum or a similar fuel for use in an incendiary device. It consist on polystyrene (46 parts), gasoline (33 parts) and benzene (21 parts). Napalm was first developed in 1942 by Harvard researchers cooperating with the U.S. army and used in bombs and flame throwers by mixing a powdered aluminum soap of naphthalene with palpitate (hence napalm). No one is claiming credit for the development of napalm.

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How hot does napalm burn and what are the potential consequences of its high temperature?

Napalm burns at temperatures ranging from 800 to 1,200 degrees Celsius. The high temperature of napalm can cause severe burns, destruction of skin tissue, and even death upon contact with the human body. Additionally, the intense heat can ignite flammable materials and structures, leading to widespread fires and significant property damage.


What is the feeling of napalm?

Napalm is a burning agent.


When was Napalm Records created?

Napalm Records was created in 1992.


When was Napalm Death created?

Napalm Death was created in 1981.


Why is napalm such a deadly weapon?

Napalm is a highly flammable substance that sticks to surfaces and burns at extremely high temperatures, making it particularly lethal in warfare. Its ability to cause severe burns and injuries to both combatants and civilians, along with its capacity to ignite and destroy structures, contributes to its devastating impact. The psychological effects of napalm, combined with its destructive power, make it a weapon of terror and intimidation. Additionally, its use can lead to long-lasting environmental damage and suffering for affected populations.


Why do they call it napalm strike?

because it uses a weapon called a napalm bomb. napalm is basically gelled gasoline and is very sticky.


What is the duration of Wilder Napalm?

The duration of Wilder Napalm is 1.82 hours.


What produces more heat a napalm bomb or a nuke bomb?

Nuclear weapons are much much hotter, their temperature is in the millions of Kelvins while chemical incendiaries like napalm are only in the thousands of Kelvins. Nuclear explosives are so hot the heat radiation can ignite structures miles away from the actual blast before the blast wave gets there, no chemical explosive can do this.


What type of reaction does napalm make?

Napalm sticks to things and burns fiercely.


When was National Napalm Syndicate created?

National Napalm Syndicate was created in 1986.


When was Wilder Napalm created?

Wilder Napalm was created on 1993-08-20.


Where was napalm used?

napalm was used in Germany and japan, vietnam, and Korea. napalm was not used in enduring freedom or in modern warfare due to being to lethal and inflicting unnecessary punishment on civilian who would come into contact with napalm