But on its own, ammonium nitrate is not considered an explosive. As the probe widens into the Delhi car blast, which killed at least nine people on Monday, one of the theories is that it might have ...

Three hundred and fifty kilograms of ammonium nitrate – an odourless, white crystalline chemical that is a powerful oxidiser and, under the right conditions, can cause a massive explosion – were ...

Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not getting enough can put you at risk for weakened bones that may progress to ...

A research team has shown that methanogens, micro-organisms ubiquitous in low-oxygen environments like aquifers, soil and even permafrost, can propel their growth by dissolving calcium carbonate, one ...

Smelling salts trigger a deep breath that wakes people up. There’s no strong evidence that smelling salts directly improve athletic performance. No study has associated long-term risks with the use of ...

The creation of blueprints involves two iron (III) complex salts: ferric ammonium citrate [ (NH 4) 5 Fe (C 6 H 4 O 7) 2, 1 in the images], more correctly called ammonium ferric citrate, and potassium ...

A Malta-flagged cargo ship loaded with 20,000 tons of potentially explosive material has departed from a port in Norway to undergo repairs. The vessel was reportedly headed to Las Palmas in the ...

Last week, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use "smelling salts" that are promoted to boost alertness and energy. The agency said the products -- also known as ammonia inhalants -- are ...