Explosive Science
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01:20Krakatoa
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01:30Clay Animation: Krakatoa Explosion
Clay Animation: Krakatoa Explosion
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02:20Bunsen burner
Bunsen burner -
02:25Bunsen Burner - Periodic Table of Videos
Bunsen Burner - Periodic Table of Videos
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03:56Gunpowder
Gunpowder -
04:58Electric match
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08:12Oxidizing agent
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08:40Flash powder
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11:36Lycopodium Powder (Wikipedia)
Lycopodium Powder (Wikipedia) -
15:02Gun Cotton (nitrocellulose) - Periodic Table of Videos (YouTube)
Gun Cotton (nitrocellulose) - Periodic Table of Videos (YouTube)
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15:18Nitrocellulose (Wikipedia)
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21:22Activation Energy (Wikipedia)
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23:43Photon (Wikipedia)
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25:55Silane (Wikipedia)
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26:47Nitrogen Triiodide (Wikipedia)
Nitrogen Triiodide (Wikipedia) -
30:08Car Airbags - Explained (YouTube)
Car Airbags - Explained (YouTube)
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31:44Nitroglycerin (Wikipedia)
Nitroglycerin (Wikipedia) -
37:06Dynamite (Wikipedia)
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37:13Detonator (Wikipedia)
Detonator (Wikipedia) -
38:08TNT (Wikipedia)
TNT (Wikipedia) -
42:53Speed of Sound (Wolfram Alpha)
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44:32Shockwave (Wikipedia)
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47:36HMX (Wikipedia)
HMX (Wikipedia)
About this video
A mind-blowing experience.
Distinguished Scientist, Ri Vice President and explosives expert Chris Bishop presents another action-packed demonstration lecture.
Following on from his explorations of Chemistry and the world of Fireworks, Professor Bishop turns his attention to the use, origins and properties of explosives.
Recorded at the University of Cambridge.
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- Type:
- Event
- People:
- Professor Chris Bishop
- Location:
- Cambridge, UK
- Published:
- 2012
- Filmed:
- 2012
- Credits:
Licence: All Rights Reserved © Cambridge University


