Asked by Briannagh Smith on May 17, 2024

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What is a negative oxygen balance?

Oxygen Balance

Oxygen balance is a concept in chemistry, particularly in the analysis of explosive materials, referring to the ratio between the oxygen available and required for complete oxidation of the combustible components of a compound.

  • Understand the importance of the oxygen balance in explosives and its implications.
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Vishnu PandhareMay 20, 2024
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The condition in which a compound has insufficient oxygen to react completely with the carbon present, during an explosion.