Blasting gelatine invention

Nobel invented and patented blasting gelatine, one of the most outstanding developments in the explosive field. 

Nobel s inventions of blasting gelatin and gelatin dynamite are both covered by the same patent. Seven or 8% of collodion cotton dissolved in nitroglycerin converted it to a stiff Jelly which was suitable for use as a powerful high explosive. Solvents, such as... 

Nobel, Alfred B. (1833-1896). A native of Sweden, Nobel devoted most of his life to a study of explosives and was the inventor of a mixture of nitroglycerin and diatomaceous earth, which he called dynamite. He also invented blasting gelatin and smokeless powder. With the fortune he accumulated from his work, Nobel established the foundation that bears his name, which annually recognizes outstanding work in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and human relations. The Nobel Prize is still the world s most valued scientific award. 

Nobel, Alfred (1833-1896). Invented dynamite, smokeless powder, blasting gelatin. Established international awards for achievements in chemistry, physics, and medicine. 

Alfred Nobel invents blasting gelatin (nitroglycerine mixed with nitrocellulose)... 

Thus, Nobel invented dynamite. He also invented blasting gelatin and smokeless powder. Although he was the inventor of the explosives used by the military, he was a strong supporter of peace movements. 

The important discovery of Nobel revolutionized the mining expls industry because Gelatins were much more powerful than Guhr Dynamite, previously invented, and they practically did not exude. They were particularly suitable for blasting hard rocks... 

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