Learn how explosives are analyzed step by step, using practical methods that reveal the ingredients with accuracy.
The book presents methods used to analyze ordinary dynamite and black powder, focusing on how to separate and measure nitroglycerin, nitrates, sulfur, resins, and other components. It explains gravimetric density, solvent extraction, and water and ether techniques in a clear, repeatable way suitable for laboratory work and safety testing.
What you’ll experience
- Clear descriptions of the procedures for preparing samples and performing duplicative analyses
- Guidelines for handling nitroglycerin and avoiding loss during solvent extractions
- Techniques for isolating soluble and insoluble constituents and calculating percentages
- Practical notes that help with sampling, measurement, and quality checks
Ideal for readers of mining safety, historical explosives analysis, and early 20th‑century chemical testing.