Journal: 100 Years / E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS POWDER COMPANY
- Organization:
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- Pages:
- 4
- File Size:
- 1304 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
Blasting powder is a slow-acting, black, granular explosive made of sulphur, charcoal and either potassium nitrate (saltpetre) or sodium nitrate. The blasting powder containing potassium nitrate is known as “A” blasting powder; that containing sodium nitrate, as “B” blasting powder. “A” blasting powder is a little denser, a little stronger and a little less hygroscopic than “B” blasting powder.
Citation
APA: (2014) Journal: 100 Years / E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS POWDER COMPANY
MLA: Journal: 100 Years / E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS POWDER COMPANY. International Society of Explosives Engineers, 2014.