Publisher's Synopsis
Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise Concerning The Properties, Manufacture And Analysis Of Nitrated Substances; Including The Fulminates, Smokeless Powders And Celluloid (1896) is a comprehensive guidebook written by P. Gerald Sanford. The book provides a detailed and practical explanation of the properties, manufacture, and analysis of nitrated substances, including fulminates, smokeless powders, and celluloid. It covers various topics related to nitro-explosives, such as the chemical properties of various nitrated substances, their physical properties, and their use in various applications. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to manufacture nitro-explosives safely and efficiently, as well as how to analyze and test them for purity and quality. This book is a valuable resource for chemists, engineers, and anyone interested in the science of explosives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.