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Unlocking a dangerous idea from the war years: how liquid oxygen explosives were studied, tested, and used in mining and quarrying.
This preliminary report explains how the Bureau of Mines explored liquid oxygen explosives as a substitute for traditional blasting compounds. It covers the historical development, key experiments, and European observations that shaped early thinking about this approach, including practical challenges and the economic considerations of production and use.
- Learn why liquid oxygen explosives emerged as a possible substitute for dynamite and black powder during wartime shortages.
- See how early tests were conducted, what materials were tried, and how handling and safety shaped practice.
- Understand the claimed costs, potential savings, and the technical hurdles of using liquid air in the field.
- Discover the strategic view on applying the technology to mining and quarrying, plus safety precautions and operational details.
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