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Potassium itself is not typically used in bombs, but certain potassium compounds, such as potassium nitrate, can be used as oxidizers in explosives. Potassium nitrate has historically been a component of gunpowder and other pyrotechnic mixtures. However, modern explosives often rely on different chemicals for improved stability and performance. Overall, while potassium compounds can play a role in explosives, elemental potassium is not directly used in bomb-making.
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What are the seventeen isotopes in potassium?
I believe 24 isotopes have been identified with atomic mass ranging from 32 to 55. Only three occur naturally, K39 (93% of the total), K41 (7%) and the radioactive K40 (0.01%). The others have very short half-lives, as small as a few nano-seconds in some cases.
Is einsteinium used in bombs?
Einsteinium is not used in bombs.
How many elements are there in potassium oxide?
There are 2 elements in potassium oxide, which are potassium and oxygen.
Can you make reactive bombs?
All bombs are reactive. If they weren't they wouldn't be bombs. The question 'Can you make them' is NO: 'I can't make them' is my answer to you. Can you?
What are the elements of potassium sulfate?
The chemical formula of potassium sorbate is C6H7O2K; potassium sorbate contain carbon, hudrogen oxygen and potassium.
Was potassium ever included in bombs dropped on Germany in World War 2?
No. while metallic potassium reacts violently with water, it is mild compared to explosives such as TNT. Incendiary weapons may include phosphorus and reactive metals, such as aluminum or magnesium- but not potassium.
What are good questions about bombs?
What kinds of bombs are there?How do bombs work?Which bombs are the most destructive?How did bombs originate?
What equipment do they use in the war in Afghanistan?
bombs !, bombs i tell ya suicide bombs, home mad bombs,puppies bombs,
Are atomic bombs different from nuclear bombs?
Both basically are the same, they can be fission or fusion bombs like Uranium,Plutonium and Hydrogen bombs. A general description would be that atomic bombs are fission bombs. Nuclear bombs are fusion bombs. Fusion bombs are more powerful weight for weight
What is the difference between potassium chloride and potassium nitrate?
The difference between potassium nitrate and potassium sulphate is that the potassium nitrate is superior to potassium sulphate. The potassium nitrate has high solubility while the potassium sulphate has moderate solubility.
Where were the bobms dropped?
*bombs. & which bombs? Any bombs are dropped ANYWHERE.
What were the bombs in the blitz?
H.e (high explosives)/fire bombs and oil bombs
How many bombs were used in columbine?
48 -- Carbon Dioxide bombs 27 -- Pipe bombs 11 -- 1.5 gallon propane bombs 7 -- gas or napalm bombs 2 -- 20 pound propane bombs
What are some other things that nuclear weapons are called?
Atomic bombs, A bombs, fission bombsHydrogen bombs, H bombs, fusion bombsBoosted fission bombs, "dial-a-yield" bombsMultistaged fusion bombsClean fusion bombs, reduced fallout fusion bombsSalted fusion bombs, dirty fusion bombs, increased fallout fusion bombsetc.
What is the word equation for potassium and chlorine?
Potassium + Chlorine --> Potassium Chloride (potassium plus chlorine arrow potassium chloride)
What bombs were made because of atomic bombs?
More & higher yield atomic bombs, I guess.
What is the name of the compound with the formula KHCO3?
I believe it is Potassium Hydride. I believe it is Potassium Hydride.
