Jxrnl - get smarter

Bonbo

Me as you

Followers: 6

SCIENCE Chemistry Dynamite

Dynamite

Dynamite's invention transformed industrial blasting by stabilizing volatile nitroglycerin safely

1 Dec 2025

What role do sorbents like powdered shells or clay play in the composition of dynamite?

They act as the primary explosive component providing the blast energy. They absorb nitroglycerin to stabilize it and reduce the risk of accidental detonation. They serve as a fuel to increase the explosive power of nitroglycerin.