really as unstable as they make out in the movies or is it just an excuse to show an action movie explosion
2006-11-10 22:42:45 · 2 answers · asked by ........ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes, it is unstable, but dynamte, invented by Nobel is very stable, and miners would warm it up on an open fire before using it to mine with.
Most modern explosives are very nasty stuff mixed into an asorbant fibers, like cordite - mixed with cotton - so they can be handled safely.
but it does not explode with so much flames, Hollywood likes to use petrol vapour for effect, the real thing is quite boring to film.
2006-11-10 22:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you watch the repeat of this weeks' "Coast" you'll find out ALL ABOUT n/g. (Well worth watching !)
WEDNESDAY 15th, 7pm BBC2
2006-11-10 22:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋