Materials that detonate, in which the front of the chemical reaction moves through the material faster than the speed of sound, are called “high explosives.” In contrast, materials that …

Detonating explosives, such as TNT and dynamite, are characterized by extremely rapid decomposition and development of high pressure, whereas deflagrating explosives, such as …

The term includes, but is not limited to, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) mixtures, safety fuses, squibs, mixed binary explosives, and …

6 days ago · An Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson said the court was sent vials that tested positive for a "homemade explosive substance."

4 days ago · Low explosives burn comparatively slowly when ignited, and are employed as propellants in firearms and guns; they are also used in blasting. Examples include gunpowder …

Explosives are chemical compounds that contain high levels of stored chemical energy that are released when the stored form is transformed by a catalyst into heat (often accompanied by …

Explosives are chemical elements, compounds or physical mixtures that have the ability to convert to enormous amounts of gases in a very short time (1/1000 of a second) that takes …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Arizona Supreme Court building was evacuated on Jan. 5 after a package contained a "suspicious substance," authorities said.

Explosives continue to have many important peacetime uses in fields like engineering, construction, mining, and quarrying. They propel rockets and space shuttles into orbit. …

Explosives are materials that produce violent chemical or nuclear reactions. These reactions generate large amounts of heat and gas in a fraction of a second. Shock waves produced by …