How does Nitroglycerin work?

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How does Nitroglycerin work?

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What do you get when you combine acids and glycerin? Nitroglycerin! What is this substance used for, and why is it so unstable? In this episode, Marshall takes a look at the chemistry and explosive qualities of Nitrogyclerin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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