Explosives history: Who first patented dynamite, stabilizing nitroglycerin for safer handling and blasting? Context: Patent filed and granted in the late 1860s in Europe. Choose the correct inventor.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Alfred Nobel
Explanation
Given data
- Asks for the first patent holder of dynamite.
ReasoningAlfred Nobel patented dynamite in 1867 by adsorbing nitroglycerin onto an inert porous material (kieselguhr), greatly improving safety in transport and use.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing Sobrero (discovered nitroglycerin) with Nobel (invented dynamite).
- Wilbrand discovered TNT; Maxim invented the Maxim gun.
Final AnswerAlfred Nobel.