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(Chemical Connections 14 A) What was Alfred Nobel's discovery that made nitroglycerin safer to handle?
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Nitroglycerin is a highly explosive liquid that was discovered by Ascanio Sobrero in 1847. It is very sensitive to heat, shock, and friction, which makes it extremely dangerous to handle and transport. Show more…
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