Bombs and Explosive Materials

Uranium-235 is more explosive than uranium-238. This is because uranium-235 is fissile, meaning it can sustain a chain reaction of nuclear fission, which releases a large amount of energy. Uranium-238 is not fissile and requires a neutron source to undergo fission.

President Truman ordered research on the hydrogen bomb to maintain nuclear superiority and deter potential adversaries during the Cold War. He wanted to ensure that the United States had a more powerful nuclear weapon than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.

The speed at which a bomb explodes can vary based on the type of explosive material used and the design of the bomb. Generally, bombs can detonate in a fraction of a second, with high explosives exploding at speeds of up to 8,000 meters per second.

The US program began in 1950 and tested its first device in 1952 and tested a deliverable bomb in 1954.

The USSR program began in 1950 and tested a deliverable but limited bomb in 1953 and tested a full scale deliverable bomb in 1955.

Things like RDX, TNT, Cyclonite, etc. plus plasticizers.

Composition A and Composition B (the predecessors of modern C-4: full name Composition C version 4) used wax instead of plasticizers.

I won't give you any details, but it is relatively easy to find the percentages if you look on the net (I know, I found them).

Nitrogen is a key component in many explosive materials, such as TNT and nitroglycerin, because of its ability to form highly stable compounds with oxygen. When these compounds are decomposed rapidly, such as through a detonation process, the release of gas and heat leads to an explosive reaction. Nitrogen's presence enables the molecules to store a large amount of energy that is rapidly released during detonation, resulting in an explosion.

A bomb calorimeter is a type of constant-volume calorimeter used in measuring the heat of combustion of a particular reaction. Bomb calorimeters have to withstand the large pressure within the calorimeter as the reaction is being measured. Electrical energy is used to ignite the fuel; as the fuel is burning, it will heat up the surrounding air, which expands and escapes through a tube that leads the air out of the calorimeter. When the air is escaping through the copper tube it will also heat up the water outside the tube. The temperature of the water allows for calculating calorie content of the fuel

Yes but you would need to purposefully stand aroudn it for a good 10minutes and be able to see that the air around you is cloudy from the gas. However in a pet like a guniea pig if they are exposed fto it for even 1 minute in small amounts they will become terminaly ill

Sulfur is added to explosives to increase their stability and sensitivity to initiation. It can also act as a reducing agent, helping to enhance the explosive properties. Additionally, sulfur can help in reducing the amount of lead required in the explosive mixture.

The usual abbreviation for cluster bombs is CB.

conventional explosives to spread radioactive contamination. This can lead to long-term health risks and cause panic among the public. The psychological impact and economic disruption can be significant, even if the radioactive material itself doesn't cause mass casualties.

Sydelle just finished her meal at Mr.Hoo's restraunt and said it was a Superb meal. Then she was going to the kitchen to tell his compliants to Mr.Hoo. The bomb was in the kitchen where sydelle was going.

Chemical explosives may be low or high explosives. Low explosives, such as black gunpowder, actually burn- but at a very high speed. That burning produces a rapidly expanding gas. The gas exerts a push on things around it, and can propel bullets, break rock, etc. High explosives are unstable chemicals, usually in the nitrate or chlorate families. When enough energy is put into them, they react by dropping to a lower energy state. In doing that, they rapidly give up the stored chemical energy in the form of heat, formation of gasses, and blast. The exact chemical reaction varies from one explosive to another.

Detergents are not suitable for making bombs. Bomb-making typically requires explosives or other hazardous materials that are not found in household detergents. Mixing detergents with other chemicals can be dangerous and should be avoided.

An eruption of ash, cinders, bombs, and gases from a volcano is called a pyroclastic eruption. This type of eruption can be highly explosive and dangerous, sending a mixture of hot gases, ash, rock fragments, and other materials down the volcano's slopes at high speeds.

TNT is the short-hand name for trinitrotoluene, a very volatile and unstable chemical. TNT is historically used in explosives because it will under rapid and violent exothermic reactions when exposed to heat or to sudden motion. In other words, it explodes somewhat predictably (it's been better since stabilizing compounds have been added to it - the early days of dynamite were extremely hazardous) and does so with a great deal of force.

You can waterproof a wick by coating it with wax or a waterproof sealant. This will help the wick repel water and prevent it from getting damp or extinguished when wet. Be sure to evenly coat the wick and let it dry fully before use.

No, Francium is not used in bombs. Due to its high radioactivity and scarcity in nature, Francium is not a practical element to use in weapon applications.

Not sure of the wording of your question, but most explosions leave a LOT of trace evidence.

Gunpowder is commonly used as the explosive in guns, fireworks, and weapons. It is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpetre) that combusts rapidly when ignited, generating the explosive force required for these applications.

We'll consider "dirty" to mean producing radioactive fallout.

Since hydrogen bombs (fusion bomb) require the energy from an atomic bomb (fission bomb) they are a little dirty. Its mostly the atomic bomb that creates dangerous isotopes that contaminate the blast area, and regions down-wind.

Now an H-bomb is generally "cleaner" than a bomb purposefully-design to create a large amount of dangerous, radioactive fallout. There are various techniques where one can change the type and duration of fallout. These types of weapons are generally use fission (not fusion) to create this effect.

Yes, copper is commonly used in certain types of bombs as a component of the casing. When the bomb detonates, the copper casing can fragment into small, high-speed pieces that can cause additional damage and injuries.

Yes, you can make bath bombs without citric acid by using cream of tartar or lemon juice as a substitute. These alternatives can still create a fizzy effect in the bath bomb when mixed with baking soda. Just be mindful of the proportions to ensure the right balance and consistency.

Heat, flame, or a spark can ignite gunpowder, causing it to rapidly combust and release energy in the form of heat and gas. It is a highly sensitive and volatile substance that requires caution when handling or storing.