How is TNT Used?

TNT is used in warfare. The detonation is created by the nitration of toluene with a mixture of sulfuric and nitric acid. Nitration occurs 2 more times and produces TNT. Many explosive blends include TNT. These include Ammonal, Ednatol, Amatol etc. The German army during WW2 used TNT by stuffing this compound into armor filling artillery shells. These shells can blow up ships by the detonation of TNT. On the right, this was a detonation by Germany by using TNT as their main weapon during WW2.

Economic Benefits

Benefits of Reaction

TNT is valued primarly for the insensitivity to shock and friction reaction. This reduces the risk of accidental detonation. The boiling point of TNT is 80° C which is far from the usual boiling point of spontaneous detonation. The reaction can take place in wet environments because TNT is not aqueous. The combination of other explosives and TNT is completly safe and easy to perform. The compound is easy to utilize and can detonate as far as 1.7 miles in radius of destructive circle.

The outcome of TNT to the economy is extremely helpful. War is always good for business and business is good for the economy. The usage of TNT in shells have gained Germany alot of money and land that assisted their economy. In world war 1, the deamnd of TNT had increased greatly because of the results this reaction shows. The allies GDP during WW1 increased because of the usage of TNT.