Dynamite, invented by Alfred Nobel, primarily consists of nitroglycerin absorbed into a stable material like sawdust, diatomaceous earth, or plastic pellets. Nitroglycerin is chemically known as Glycerol trinitrate, an explosive liquid.
The chemical used in manufacturing of dynamite is
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: The Explosive Substances (Nitroglycerin and dynamite: Preparation, properties, and stabilization)
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