Do 'explosive' explode if there are no atmospheric h20?

Question

If 'explosive' do not explode if there are no atmospheric h20. Then it would be great for engineers and scientists to invent an instrument like this one. I do not know nothing about this subject. Just recommending it.

Answer 1

Chemical explosives don't need atmospheric water vapor to explode. All chemical explosives need three things:

(A) a fuel source
(B) an oxidizer
(C) a source of ignition

In most cases, the oxidizer is oxygen gas in the atmosphere, not water vapor. Some explosive devices contain a different oxidizer, however. This is especially true if the explosion is intended to occur underwater or in outer space, where free oxygen is scarce.

A nuclear explosion can occur without an oxidizer, because the mechanics of the explosion are completely different. When a chemical explosive is oxidized, it releases a lot of heat. The heat causes the temperature of the surrounding air to rise rapidly, and the air expands. In a nuclear blast, however, the energy comes not from oxidation but from nuclear fission, the splitting of heavy atoms. No oxygen is required.

I hope that helps, although I have to admit that I'm a bit worried about what you intend to do with this information! Good luck!

Answer 2

Modern explosives explode entirely from their own chemical compounds. They contain a rapidly combustible agent and also the oxidizer.
They will explode under water,
they will explode underground,
they will explode in mid-air,
they will explode at high altitude,
they will explode in space.
They will explode in a boat,
they will explode in a goat.

They will explode green eggs and ham
and they will even explode Sam I Am.

Answer 3

"I do not know nothing about this subject."


You might be on to something here.

Answer 4

no , no way