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  2. Dynamite - Wikipedia

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    Dynamite is an explosive made of nitroglycerin, sorbents (such as powdered shells or clay), and stabilizers. [1] It was invented by the Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht , Northern Germany, and was patented in 1867.

  3. Tannerite - Wikipedia

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    The man was on probation when he mixed and shot the Tannerite and was not allowed to possess firearms or explosives. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] A 20-year-old man in Busti, New York , shot 18 lb (8 kg) of Tannerite on January 13, 2013, that sent a particularly "loud boom" through much of southern Chautauqua County, New York , and extending as far south as ...

  4. Tovex - Wikipedia

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    Tovex is a 50/50 aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate and methylammonium nitrate (sometimes also called monomethylamine nitrate, or PR-M), sensitized fuels, and other ingredients including sodium nitrate prills, finely divided (paint-grade) aluminum, finely divided coal, proprietary materials to make some grades cap sensitive, and thickening agents to enhance water resistance and to act as ...

  5. Contact explosive - Wikipedia

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    Nitrogen triiodide explosion. A contact explosive is a chemical substance that explodes violently when it is exposed to a relatively small amount of energy (e.g. friction, pressure, sound, light).

  6. M-80 (explosive) - Wikipedia

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    Contrary to urban legend, an M-80 that contains 3,000 mg of powder is not equivalent to a quarter-stick of dynamite. Dynamite generally contains a stable nitroglycerin-based high explosive, whereas M-80s or any other kind of firecracker contain a low explosive powder, like flash powder or black powder. [10]

  7. If a nuclear weapon is about to explode, here's what a safety ...

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    The best move if there's a missile alert is get to the closest place where you can safely pull over, get out, and make your way into a building. "When you go inside, go into the interior middle of ...

  8. Water gel explosive - Wikipedia

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    There are many different types of water gel explosives for use in different situations. One type, a small diameter slurry explosive, can be used specifically for blasting in coal undercut, midcut, and depillaring areas. They are preferable to nitroglycerin-based explosives like dynamite because they produce less noxious fumes. [10]

  9. Dynamite sandwiches are local to Woonsocket. How did they get ...

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    The dynamite can be reheated in the same pot on the stove or on the side burner of a grill. Serve on torpedo rolls. Note 1: You can use up to 5 pounds of meat without the need to double ingredients.