Chinese scientists successfully conducted tests of a new hydrogen-based explosive device without using nuclear materials. According to the South China Morning Post, this device was developed by the Research Institute under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
During the research process, magnesium hydride was used, which is considered one of the effective forms of hydrogen storage. The hydrogen concentration in magnesium hydride is over 7 percent. When a conventional explosive is detonated, magnesium hydride rapidly decomposes, releasing hydrogen gas and producing a strong flame.
A bomb weighing 2 kilograms was used during the testing process. As a result of the explosion, a flame ball with a temperature exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius existed for more than two seconds. Researchers noted that compared to the same amount of TNT explosive, the flame ball would have lasted 15 times less.
The creators of the new device emphasize that its explosive power can be precisely controlled. This creates the possibility of uniformly destroying large areas.
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