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Ammonium nitrate is one of the slowest explosives in existence. Dynamites, PETN, TNT, HMX and RDX are more powerful (pound for pound) and have a higher rate of detonation.

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Ammonium Nitrate acts as an oxidizer to the reaction. Ammonium Chloride merely provides Cl- as a catalyst to the reaction. The water in the spit begins to decompose the Ammonium Nitrate, which produces Nitrous Oxide and water vapor. The water vapor decomposes more Ammonium Nitrate, creating an autocatalyitic effect. The heat provided from the decomposition ignites the zinc, creating more heat, which decomposes the Ammonium Nitrate at a faster rate, producing more gas more rapidly. The overall formula is: Zn(s) + NH4NO3(s) → N2(g) + ZnO(s) + 2 H2O(g) *Note* Sodium Chloride may also be used in place of Ammonium Chloride.


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