TNT
TNT
TNT or Trinitrotoluene (pronounced: tri-ni-tro-tolu-ene) is a chemical compound with the formula C7H5N3O6. It is best known as a useful explosive material with convenient handling properties. The explosive yield of TNT is considered to be the standard measure of strength of bombs and other explosives.
Etymology
The term TNT is an abbreviation of its chemical name, Trinitrotoluene. The name is derived from the chemical structure: a toluene molecule in which three of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by nitro functional groups (NO2).
Related Terms
- Explosive: A reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure.
- Toluene: A colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative, consisting of a CH3 group attached to a phenyl group.
- Nitro functional group: A functional group in organic chemistry which consists of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen or organic groups and by a double bond to an oxygen atom.
- Benzene: A colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell, and is responsible for the aroma around petrol (gas) stations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on TNT
- Wikipedia's article - TNT
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