nitrogliseriiniä
Nitrogliseriiniä, or nitroglycerin, is a chemical compound with the formula C3H5(ONO2)3. It is a colorless, oily liquid that is highly explosive and sensitive to shock and friction. Despite its instability, it is a vital component in several industries.
Historically, nitroglycerin was discovered by the Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero in 1847. Its explosive power was
In medicine, diluted forms of nitroglycerin are used as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions such as
The production of nitroglycerin involves the nitration of glycerol with a mixture of concentrated nitric acid