Napalm
1967; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 277; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1056/nejm196707132770207
ISSN1533-4406
Autores Tópico(s)Coconut Research and Applications
ResumoNAPALM, an incendiary substance made by the gelation of gasoline, has assumed an important role in warfare since its invention by Fieser1 in 1942. Named for naphthenate and palmitate, two constituents of the gelling agent, napalm has unique physical properties that have led to the perfection of various incendiary weapons. Physicians, concerned with war as well as disease, should be familiar with napalm and with the medical consequences of its use.Chemical and Physical PropertiesThe preparation of napalm is a simple procedure, utilizing inexpensive, abundantly available materials.2 A powder, consisting of the aluminum soaps of coconut acids, . . .
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