The use of ammonium nitrate in explosives is nothing new. It is a potent oxidizing agent that accelerates the combustion of fuels, instantaneously liberating the energy within their bonds. This is…
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Re: Interesting insight on possible cause of Beirut explosion
Aug 8, 2020, 9:19 AM
Interesting read, but he started with an error....McVeigh didn't mix with diesel, he used nitro methane. Same results, just a more positive ignition to kick off the reaction.