Explosives

Boileau, J; Fauquignon, C; Hueber, B; Meyer, H

HERO ID

630075

Reference Type

Book/Book Chapter

Year

2003

Language

English

HERO ID 630075
Year 2003
Title Explosives
Book Title Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
Authors Boileau, J; Fauquignon, C; Hueber, B; Meyer, H
Editor Elvers, B
Publisher Text Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh & Co.
City Hoboken, NJ
Page Numbers 1-33
Abstract An explosion is a physical or chemical phenomenon in which energy is released in a very short time, usually accompanied by formation and vigorous expansion of a very large amount of hot gas: 1) Mechanical explosions are caused by the sudden breaking of a vessel containing gas under pressure. 2) Chemical explosions are caused by decomposition or very rapid reaction of a product or a mixture. 3) Nuclear explosions are caused by fission or fusion of atomic nuclei. 4) Electrical explosions are caused by sudden strong electrical currents that volatilize metal wire (exploding wire). Only chemical explosions are treated in this article.
Doi 10.1002/14356007.a10_143
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Isbn 9783527329434
Edition 6th
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
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