What causes old dynamite to “sweat” and why is that so dangerous?
In: Chemistry
Liquid nitroglycerin, the explosive part of dynamite, is very very sensitive. It’s easy to set it off with little more than a slap. Dynamite mixes special dirt into it to keep it from blowing up too easily.
Just like any wet dirt, the liquid will soak out, and once the liquid is free again it is super easy to set off.
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