Even once, nitroglycerin exploded in the laboratory, and Nobel's brother and assistant died on the spot. His brother was seriously injured and his father became disabled.
The neighbors were very scared and protested. However, these difficulties did not stop Nobel from moving forward. He summarized the reasons for the failure and made further research, and found that mixing charcoal and nitroglycerin could reduce the risk of explosion. After repeated experiments, Nobel finally developed nitroglycerin explosive which is safe to transport and use.
The explosives invented by Nobel have played a great role in mining ores, building tunnels, highways and laying railways. Although the invention of powerful gunpowder promoted the development of modern industry.
However, the military application of explosives has brought great disasters to mankind, which also goes against Nobel's original intention of inventing explosives, so he felt very uneasy. Nobel left a will before his death, leaving his legacy to those who contributed to the cause of science and the cause of human peace. This is the famous "Nobel Prize".
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Alfred bernhard nobel, the inventor of explosives, is a Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, military equipment manufacturer and inventor of explosives. Nobel made many inventions in his life and obtained 255 patents, including 129 kinds of explosives. His interest in invention is not limited to explosives. As an inventor and scientist, he has rich imagination and indomitable perseverance.
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