räjähdysmateriaalia
Räjähdysmateriaali, commonly known in English as explosive material or simply explosive, refers to a substance or mixture that can undergo a rapid chemical reaction, producing a large volume of gas and heat. This rapid expansion of gas and energy generates a shockwave, which is the characteristic destructive force of an explosion. Explosives are broadly categorized into two main types: high explosives and low explosives.
High explosives detonate, meaning the reaction propagates through the material at supersonic speeds, creating a powerful
Low explosives deflagrate, where the reaction propagates at subsonic speeds, burning rapidly and producing a large
The development and use of explosive materials have a long history, dating back to ancient times with