Dictionary of Explosives by Arthur Marshall
"Dictionary of Explosives" by Arthur Marshall is a specialized reference work written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a comprehensive dictionary detailing various types of explosives, including their compositions, classifications, and historical context. The author, a chemical inspector in the Indian Ordnance Department, aims to provide updated information in light of the many new explosives that have emerged since the last edition was published. The opening of the text
sets the stage by recognizing the passage of time since the last dictionary on explosives was produced, which was over a generation ago. The author emphasizes that this dictionary focuses on modern explosives with proprietary names, while also identifying the two main categories: propellants and high explosives. It introduces nitrocelluloses and coal-mine explosives, highlighting the rigorous testing and regulatory measures these substances undergo to ensure safety and efficacy. This thorough introduction serves as a foundation for the detailed entries that follow, which systematically categorize explosives used in various industries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marshall, Arthur, 1873-1968 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dictionary of Explosives |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Chemistry, Technical |
| Subject | Explosives |
| Subject | Blasting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50446 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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