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Nitrocellulose


 

Nitrocellulose (Cellulose nitrate, guncotton) is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose (e.g. through exposure to nitric acid or powerful nitrating agent). This compound, as an explosive, was known as guncotton.

Related Topics:
Cellulose - Nitric acid - Explosive

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