forensic investigations of expolsions explosions
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Forensic Investigations of Expolsions
Explosions
HomeworkResearch the
Oklahoma City Bombing. Follow the link on the
page. Comment on the
following.1. Who were the
perpetrators2. Who were the victims.3. How were they
apprehended.4. What were the
explosives.5. What is your analysis.
ExplosionAn explosion is
caused by combustion and a creation of heat and an extremely rapid expansion of gases.ChemicalMechanical
Oxidizing AgentA substance
that supplies oxygen to a chemical reaction.Black powderNitroglycerin
DetonationAn extremely
rapid oxidation reaction accomplished be a violent disruptive effect and an intense high speed shock wave.
Black PowderA mixture of
materials that make a low explosive.Potassium nitrate
75%Carbon
15%Sulfur
10%
Safety FuseA cord
containing a core of black powder used to a carry a flame at a uniform rate to an explosive charge.
Smokeless PowderSingle-Base
An explosive consisting of nitrocellulose.
Double-BaseAn explosive consisting of a mixture of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin
DeflagrationA very rapid
oxidation reaction accompanied by the generation of a low-intensity pressure wave that can disrupt the surroundings.
Deflagration
Low Explosive
An explosive with a velocity of detonation less than 1,000 meters per second.
High ExplosiveAn explosive
with a velocity of detonation greater than 1,00 meters per second