The Chemistry of Powder and Explosives

• Publisher: Angriff Press
• Number Of Pages: 512
• Publication Date: 1972-06
• Sales Rank: 35685
• ISBN / ASIN: 0913022004
• EAN: 9780913022009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Manufacturer: Angriff Press
• Studio: Angriff Press

Review:

Outstanding Chemistry Text

First, realize that this book is a fairly technical organic chemistry text about explosives. Under the heading of explosives also fall black powder and some pyrotechnic compositions, but the bulk of the text is about high explosives. This was one of the first texts I read on explosives, and it is one of the best. That being said, I am a synthetic organic chemist by training, so I have a very different perspective on the material.

As one reader mentioned, there is a lot of history in this book. Davis was the chair of the historical section of the ACS (American Chemical Society) for many years, and it shows here. Much is written about the discovery and the industrial processes used to manufacture explosives. Their uses throughout wars and some commercial aspects are also noted. The history of black powder and pyrotechnics are a very informative read.


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