TNT

Explosive1863GermanyJulius Wilbrand

TypeExplosive

OriginGermany

Era1863

UsersJulius Wilbrand

About TNT

Trinitrotoluene was initially developed as a yellow dye. Its explosive properties were discovered later. Became the standard military explosive in WWI. Less sensitive than dynamite, making it safer to handle. The standard measure of explosive power is the ton of TNT equivalent.

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