The use of chemical weapons has been banned by international treaty, but that does not prevent some countries from using it, particularly on their own people in an attempt to control their populations.
There has also been discussion as to what chemical warfare is. Some include the use of tear gas as chemical warfare, while most just consider it as a useful crowd control device without lasting effects.
Gunpowder is historically significant for being the first chemical explosive used in warfare. It revolutionized military technology and tactics, leading to the development of firearms and cannons. It played a crucial role in shaping the course of history through its impact on warfare and the rise of empires.
Several countries have utilized chemical weapons in warfare throughout history. Notably, during World War I, nations such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom deployed various chemical agents like chlorine and mustard gas. In World War II, Japan used chemical weapons in China, while Iraq employed them against Iran during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. More recently, there have been allegations of chemical weapon use in conflicts such as the Syrian Civil War.
The chemical commonly used for testing chlorine in water is sodium thiosulfate. This chemical is added to water samples that are being tested for chlorine content to neutralize the chlorine and allow for accurate measurement using colorimetric methods.
There are many elements that can be used to make a plant grow. Water, carbon dioxide are some natural ones. Sodium Nitrate is a common chemical that people use.
Vanadyl nitrate is a chemical compound that combines vanadium and nitrogen with oxygen. It is sometimes used in supplements for potential health benefits, such as supporting insulin function and improving athletic performance. However, its effectiveness and safety for these purposes are still being studied.
World War I
no it is not
Chemical weapons are a reality.
Officially not used.
They were used in Vietnam by the Vietcong.
Very toxic - it was used for Chemical Warfare in WW1
Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM)
Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM)
Not WARFARE exactly, but chemical extermination was used. Most of those who perished during the Holocaust were gassed in gas chambers at the concentration camps, the gas most commonly used being called Zyklon B. Those who were not gassed were shot, given liquid poison, or simply perished from starvation, disease and overwork.
Tank, urban, total warfare
Common vectors used to deliver chemical warfare agents include missiles, bombs, artillery shells, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). These vehicles are often equipped with warheads that contain the chemical agents to be dispersed over a target area.
Phosgene is a chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is a colorless gas used in chemical synthesis and as a chemical warfare agent.