Bombs and Explosive Materials

Tesla said that humanity, starting in 1908, has had the technology to build death rays (the quick transfer of electromagnetic energy from 1 spot to another at the speed of light). Only the richest and most technologically advanced countries could do it though he also said. He was the second smartest man in the world at that time (first being Albert Einstein). So if we humans could build something like that in 1908, don't you think the United States 100 years later can possibly have something like that right now? I can see though why they would want to keep it a secret.

Explosives explode due to a rapid release of stored energy, often in the form of heat, light, sound, and pressure. This release of energy occurs when the chemical bonds within the explosive material are broken, causing the material to rapidly expand and generate a shock wave.

A hydrogen bomb is a fusion nuclear weapon, and the "regular" atomic bomb is a fission one. Both are an example of an "atomic bomb" in the general sense. But we know what you're asking, and here's the answer. In a fission weapon, subcritical masses of fissile material (usually plutonium) are driven together with conventional explosives to cause criticality, supercriticality and the blast. In a hydrogen bomb, the only way to get things hot enough for fusion to begin to occur is by virtue of the heat generated by a fission weapon. A fission blast will, if things are set up correctly, set off a fusion blast. Big, big, bigboom! That's the long and short of it. To build a hydrogen (fusion) weapon, you have to build a fission bomb "around" or "up against" components to cause fusion to occur in the heat of the fission reaction when that fission bomb goes off. Our sun is a gigantic fusion machine. It is similar to a hydrogen bomb in that both fuse hydrogen into helium. On the sun, it happens all the time in a continuous event. Here on earth, it's a one-shot affair and a massive boom!

The withdrawal distance for all HCD 1.2 explosives in a fire is typically 1.5 kilometers. This distance is crucial for ensuring the safety of personnel and property in case of a fire involving these explosives.

Nuclear reactions that occur in nuclear bombs and nuclear reactors are not chemical reactions, strictly speaking. Chemical reactions involve the formation and breaking of bonds through the sharing of electrons which are outside of the nucleus, while nuclear reactions involve the formation breaking of atomic nuclei. Keep that distinction in mind as you read this answer.

Hydrogen bombs fuse two nuclei to form a new nucleus. Atomic nuclei are composed of two types of smaller parts, called protons and neutrons. A hydrogen atom composed of one proton and one neutron are smashed into another hydrogen atom composed of one proton and two neutrons. A new atom is formed, a helium atom with two protons and two neutrons. The extra neutron flies away as well.

It turns out that this new nucleus and the extra neutron have less energy than the two starting hydrogen atoms. The extra energy is released as heat and light. This amount of energy is rather large (as far as the atomic scale is concerned), and when a very large number of these nuclear reactions occur, as in a hydrogen bomb, the total amount of energy can be enormous.

People use smoke bombs for a variety of reasons, such as for special effects in photography or film, to create a visual distraction for events like protests or celebrations, for military training exercises, or for paintball and airsoft games.

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Sometimes "atom" bomb is also used to describe a hydrogen bomb. Strictly, historically speaking, the atom bomb works via the energy released when a heavy atom nucleus such as uranium is split (called nuclear fission). This is also the energy source for nuclear power stations. A hydrogen bomb works via the energy released on fusing (called nuclear fusion) two light atoms (such as hydrogen) together - the huge pressure needed is derived from an atom bomb. This situation arises because the atoms towards in the middle of the periodic table are more stable, than those nearer the ends. A lot of electricity is derived nowadays from nuclear fission (nuclear power stations) but no significant power has yet been derived from nuclear fusion, though a lot of work is being done on it.

The Haber process is used to produce ammonia, which is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of explosives such as ammonium nitrate. Ammonium nitrate is often used as a component in explosive devices due to its high nitrogen content, which helps in generating explosive power.

The energy equivalent of 100 billion one-megaton hydrogen bombs per second would be approximately equal to 44,160,000,000,000,000,000 joules (44.16 exajoules) of energy released every second. This immense level of energy output is difficult to comprehend in practical terms due to its staggering magnitude.

Einsteinium-253, a radioactive isotope, is used in hydrogen bombs as a component in the initiation system. It helps to start the nuclear reaction by emitting neutrons when subjected to a high-energy source like conventional explosives. Its properties make it suitable for triggering the fusion reaction in thermonuclear weapons.

speaking from experience from ww2 Southampton bombing raids; bombs traveling at or above the velocity of sound; make a screaming, or whistling sound. The better you hear them; the more certainty it is not falling on you. The one that hits you you will not hear; for it gets there before its sound. ----

Simple... As an explosion consists of three things, just like a fire, you would need all three: Ignitor, as in the energy to start the explosion, or often referred to as temperature needed to start the combustion Fuel, the explosive itself, Oxygen , no oxygen, no explosive or fire... As the explosives and oxygen are present, the temperature isn't . If you were to heat up the explosives during transport high enough, they would explode.

A bomb is a generic term that refers to any weapon that explodes with a burst of energy. A nuke, short for nuclear bomb, specifically refers to a bomb that uses nuclear reactions to produce a powerful explosion. In other words, all nukes are bombs, but not all bombs are nuclear weapons.

Depends on the size of the weapon- they come in different yields. Depends too on the blast type. There are three different types of detonations: air, surface, and sub-surface. Each has a different purpose and does different damage.

See the link below for a rough idea of the blast area of a one kiloton device.

That depends on its yield and height/depth of burst.

A nuclear bomb can create extreme heat and pressure which can vaporize people near the blast site, turning them into dust. However, the effects of a nuclear bomb also include radiation exposure which can cause further harm and widespread destruction beyond the initial blast area.

When a hydrogen bomb explodes, different elements may be formed through nuclear reactions, such as helium, lithium, tritium, and various isotopes of heavy elements like uranium and plutonium. These elements are created through the fusion and fission processes that occur during the explosion.

Conventional non-nuclear bombs contain chemical explosives, and a fuse/detonator mechanism. The fuse may be activated by the bomb hitting the target, or by altitude- reaching a pre-set height above the ground. The fuse sends an electrical current to the detonator, which contains a sensitive explosive. THAT explodes, causing the main charge of chemical explosives to explode.

Bombs are explosive devices designed to cause damage and destruction. They can be used for various purposes, such as military attacks, terrorism, or demolition. It is essential to handle and dispose of bombs safely to prevent accidents and harm.

Depends entirely on the bomb. There are hundreds of different type to do different things. The basic "iron bomb" is a steel casting. Some have hardened penetrators, some may be a plastic or cellulose material, etc.

Trinitrotoluene (TNT) was first synthesized in 1863 by a German chemist named Joseph Wilbrand. However, it wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that TNT began to be used as an explosive in military applications.

Explosives were first invented in ancient China around the 9th century, with gunpowder being one of the earliest forms. The exact timeline and details of their invention are not well-documented, but their use in various applications such as warfare and mining became widespread over time.

Yes, nitrogen is commonly used in explosives as part of the chemical composition. It can be found in various forms such as ammonium nitrate, nitroglycerin, and nitrocellulose, which are widely used in explosives manufacturing. Nitrogen plays a crucial role in increasing the stability, efficiency, and power of the explosive materials.