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The Explosive History of Nitrogen

Graham, 2003

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Graham T
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Early efforts by the crew to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful. The fire soon raged out of control. At 9: 12 am, the ammonium nitrate exploded, sending the 7200-ton ship 20 feet in the air—the first of a series of catastrophic events. Burning debris reached surrounding oil …
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