TNT calculation
TNT calculation
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Hello,
Would somebody have a way of calculating the TNT (level of explosion) of a substance?
Say I have 100 lb of ammonia, if released, how much of an area would be affected? Is there a way of calculating this?
Thank you!
Would somebody have a way of calculating the TNT (level of explosion) of a substance?
Say I have 100 lb of ammonia, if released, how much of an area would be affected? Is there a way of calculating this?
Thank you!





RE: TNT calculation
The Wikipedia article describes calculating energy from the decomposition of the explosive substance to the gaseous species that would then in turn do work on the surroundings; it also makes reference to relative strengths of various substances and I think ammonia would be studied enough that there should be literature on this.
Hope this sets you on the right path.
RE: TNT calculation