Publisher's Synopsis
Compressed Gun Cotton For Military Use: With An Introduction On Modern Gun Cotton, Its Manufacture, Properties, And Analysis is a historic book written by Max Von Forster in 1886. The book is a detailed guide to the manufacturing, properties, and analysis of gun cotton, a highly explosive material used in military applications. The author provides an introduction to the history of gun cotton and its evolution over time, as well as a thorough explanation of its chemical composition and properties. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to manufacture compressed gun cotton, along with safety precautions and guidelines for handling the explosive material. Additionally, the author provides an in-depth analysis of the properties of gun cotton, including its sensitivity to heat and shock, its stability over time, and its effectiveness as an explosive. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military technology or the science of explosives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.