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Alfred Nobel Starts His Research
Alfred Nobel started researching and experimenting with nitroglycerin. -
First Detonator
Alfred invented a detonator that would ignite the nitroglycerin using sudden impact or shock. -
Dynamite Mixture is Created
Alfred combined nitroglycerin and silica to create the paste called dynamite. -
Electronic Detonator is Invented
Julius Smith invents the first electronic detonator. -
Modern Detonator is Created
The most common detonator that we still use now days was invented. -
Ammonium Nitrate added to Dynamite
Ammonium Nitrate was added to the dynamite mixture to make dynamite less dangerous and less expensive.
