After yesterday's explosion in #Beirut, learn more about what ammonium nitrate is, how it can act as an oxidizer and become dangerous, and which NFPA resources can help mitigate the threat: https://bit.ly/2DCr4D7 #Lebanon #Beirut #LebanonExplosion | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

20K views · 314 reactions | Ammonia nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) consists of 94% porous prilled ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) (AN), which acts as the oxidizing agent and absorbent for the fuel, and 6% number 2 fuel oil (FO). Upon detonation, the ammonium nitrate reacts with a long-chain alkane (CnH2n+2) to form nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water. Watch new episodes of #TheExplosionShow Wednesdays at 10p ET on Science Channel. | Science Channel | Facebook