Red Fort bomb blast: Entire Chandni Chowk would have been blown up due to high amount of use ammonium nitrate… What’s this chemical?

The Red Fort blast is being linked to the recovery of approximately 3,000 kilograms of explosives in Faridabad. Media reports suggest that the explosive used in the Delhi Red Fort bombing may have been ammonium nitrate. Sources say a similar explosive was recovered in Faridabad this morning which is also known as white powder in terrorist code words. Ammonium nitrate is also white in color. Sources have revealed that the perpetrator of the Delhi Red Fort bombing was Dr. Umar Mohammad of Pulwama and was driving the car. Dr. Umar Mohammad is associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist network that was busted in Faridabad. What is ammonium nitrate? Can it be so lethal?

What is ammonium nitrate and how dangerous it is?

Ammonium nitrate is an industrial chemical commonly used as fertilizers and as an explosive in excavation and mining. It is an oxidizing agent that is considered relatively safe if stored properly and without contamination. However, if it leaks, mixes with fuel, or is stored unsafely, it can be extremely dangerous. A large amount of ammonium nitrate could have completely destroyed nearby markets like Chandni Chowk.

According to reports, large quantities of ammonium nitrate can explode if exposed to high temperatures. Storing this chemical near large fuel tanks, in large quantities, and in poorly ventilated areas can cause a massive explosion. The larger the quantity, the greater the risk of explosion.