ISBN: 9781332025725 - on recent investigations applications of explosive agents: a lecture delivered to the members of the british association at edinburgh, august 1871 (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the development, regulation, and application of explosive agents over time, focusing on gunpowder and its evolution to meet changing demands. The author discusses the principles behind gunpowder's explosive force and the means to modify its violence, exploring the various ways to regulate its explosive power mechanically and physically. The text also analyzes the pressure exerted by gunpowder when it explodes and the tools and methods used to measure it. Expanding beyond gunpowder, the author explores the search for alternative explosive agents, detailing the advantages and limitations of potassium chlorate mixtures, nitro-glycerine preparations, and picric acid. Through rigorous experiments and analysis, this book provides valuable insights into the nature and application of explosive agents, highlighting their significance in military and industrial contexts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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