What would happen, if a bomb was detonated inside a non newtonian fluid. Would it break?

Question

Non newtonian fluids can reorganize their atomic structure if exposed to stress forces.

Would it be a better defense against an explosion than a solid cover?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

The guy who does the hydraulic press have another channel name “Beyond the press” and one of their videos, U8R0txBYayg, is them blowing up a tub of the stuff. The result is chunky for a bit then turns soft. It is like it melts as it flies.