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Common Explosives and Their Composition
Key Explosive Compounds
| Compound Name | Type | Composition / Key Facts |
|---|---|---|
| TNT (Trinitrotoluene) | Explosive | A well-known explosive compound. |
| TNG (Trinitroglycerine / Nitroglycerine) | Explosive | A powerful explosive liquid. Also known as “Nobel oil.” |
| RDX (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) | High Explosive | Also known as Cyclonite. Invented by Henning. |
| Amatol | Explosive Mixture | A mixture of TNT and Ammonium Nitrate. It does not contain nitroglycerine. |
Dynamite and Related Explosives
- Dynamite: An explosive whose essential constituent is nitroglycerine.
- Blasting Gelatine: An explosive that contains nitroglycerine.
- Cordite: A smokeless propellant explosive that contains nitroglycerine.
Chemical Basis of Explosives
- Glycerol (Glycerin): A chemical used in the production of glycerol trinitrate (nitroglycerine), which is the essential component in dynamite.
Identification of Non-Explosives and Incorrect Categorizations
- Nitrochloroform Is not an explosive.
- Potassium Chlorate: Is not an explosive by itself (though it can be used as a component in explosive mixtures).
- DDT: Is an insecticide, not an antibacterial compound.
- TNT: Is an explosive, not an insecticide.
- LSD: Is a psychedelic drug, not an antiviral compound.
Mine Safety (Explosive Atmospheres)
- The primary cause of most explosions in mines is a mixture of Methane and Air (also known as firedamp).
Inventors and Alternative Names
| Term | Corresponding Information |
|---|---|
| Henning | The inventor of RDX. |
| Nobel oil | An alternative name for Trinitroglycerine (TNG / Nitroglycerine). |
| Cyclonite | Another name for RDX. |
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