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nitro explosive

nitro explosive

[′nī·trō ik′splō·siv]
(organic chemistry)
Explosive compound containing one or more NO2- groups, such as nitroglycerine, C3H5(ONO2)3, or trinitrotoluene, C6H2(CH3)(NO2)3.
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References in periodicals archive
Ghosh, "Highly selective detection of nitro explosives by a luminescent metal-organic framework," Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol.
Mahata, "Optical detection of submicromolar levels of nitro explosives by a submicron sized metal-organic phosphor material," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol.
New Ni-Anthracene Complex for Selective and Sensitive Detection of 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
A dry swab is also desired as this would minimize interference with the IMS detection of nitro explosives.
An evaluation of modified IMS swabs for the screening of oxidizers and home-made explosives
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