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ammonal

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Ammonal is an explosive compound primarily composed of ammonium nitrate, trinitrotoluene (TNT), and powdered aluminum. It was first used in 1902. Ammonium nitrate itself is a salt of ammonia and nitric acid, widely utilized in both fertilizers and explosives. It can also serve as an oxidizing agent in mixtures like ammonals. Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless, pungent gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen, and it's a key ingredient in the production of many nitrogen compounds, including commercial explosives.123

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