Trinitrotoluene (TNT) was discovered by J. Wilbrand in 1863 and is a crystalline aromatic compound that is prepared by nitration of toluene. This explosive is stable and will not explode by ordinary shocks or mishandling, but requires a detonator to set it off. In addition, this explosive does not react with metals or adsorb water and can be stored for a long time. But it is reactive to alkalis and forms unstable compounds that are very sensitive to heat and impact. Due to its properties, TNT is used in military shells, bombs, and grenades. It also has industrial uses mainly for blasting.
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