and if so, how long does it take?
2006-07-03 17:42:23 · 4 answers · asked by t-dubya 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No, two completely different things.
2006-07-03 17:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Nitroglycerin is the ingredient which, from the beginning of the dynamite industry, has given such explosives their characteristics high velocity, as distinguished from low velocity black powder. Nitroglycerin is obtained by the action of nitric acid on glycerin. While sulphuric acid is also used in the process of making nitroglycerin.
In carrying out the nitration, the proper amount of mixed acid is introduced into the nitrating vessel. Special coils are introduced to keep the acid cool. With agitation glycerin is introduced into the vessel at such a rate that the rise in temperature is only moderate. The temp range is maintained between 50 to 37 F (10-3 C) but the nitroglycerin itself freezes at 55 F, but conducting out this at lower temperature is for safety part. Nitroglycerin resembles glycerin in appearance, and is a white to yellowish, viscous liquid. It needs emphasized that the manufacture of nitroglycerin is a hazardous operation, and should not be attempted by inexperienced persons."
2006-07-03 17:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dynamite was once make of nitroglycerin it no longer is but when it was if it got hot or sat for a time it reverted back to the less stable liquid for fire crackers just get old and never more powerfull.
2006-07-03 17:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Chris J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, unless your fireworks are dynamite which is a combination of nitro and sawdust pulp which can separate over time.
2006-07-03 18:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by KYHOLE 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋