DYNAMITE

Dynamite is an explosive material which contains nitroglycerin and diatomaceous earth (the fossilized remains of ancient algal shells ) or another absorbent substance. Dynamite was invented by  Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht, Germany and was the first 'safely manageable explosive stronger than black powder.' Alfred Nobel got permission to manufacture his invention in England on May the 7th, 1867, and in Sweden on October the 19th, 1867. After dynamite was released it rapidly came to be used as a safer alternative to black powder and nitroglycerin. Alfred Nobel originally sold his invention as "Nobel's Blasting Powder" but decided to change the name to dynamite, from the Ancient Greek word δύναμις dýnamis, which mean's "power".Today Dynamite is mainly used in the mining, quarrying, construction, and demolition industries.

 

A=Sawdust (or any other absorbent material) drenched in nitroglycerin

B=Protective coating

C=Blasting cap

D=Eletrical cable or fuse