
A stick of dynamite 
- A. Diatomaceous earth (or any other type of absorbent material) soaked in nitroglycerin
 - B. Protective coating surrounding the explosive material
 - C. Blasting cap
 - D. Wire connected to the blasting cap
 
An explosive device is a device that relies on the exothermic reaction of an explosive material to provide a violent release of energy.[1]
Applications of explosive devices include:
- Building implosion (demolition)
 - Excavation
 - Explosive forming
 - Explosive welding
 - Mining of minerals
 - Murder
 - Riot control
 - Terrorism
 - War
 
Types of explosive devices include:
References
- ↑ "Explosive Device - an overview". ScienceDirect. ScienceDirect. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
 
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