Explosive material
Explosive Material
Explosive material (pronunciation: /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv məˈtɪəriəl/), also known as an explosive substance or simply an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure.
Etymology
The term "explosive" is derived from the Latin word "explosivus", which means "to drive out by clapping". The term "material" comes from the Latin word "materialis", which refers to matter or substance.
Types of Explosive Materials
Explosive materials can be categorized into two main types: Low Explosives and High Explosives. Low explosives, such as Black Powder and Smokeless Powder, deflagrate at subsonic speeds. High explosives, such as TNT, C-4, and Nitroglycerin, detonate, producing a shock wave.
Usage
Explosive materials are used in a variety of applications, including military, mining, construction, and fireworks. In the medical field, they are used in certain surgical procedures, such as Lithotripsy, where they are used to break up kidney stones.
Safety and Regulations
Due to their potential for misuse, the manufacture, transport, storage, and use of explosive materials are heavily regulated by laws and regulations, such as the Explosives Act and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
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