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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Alfred Nobel His Life and Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Alfred Nobel, a scientist who contributed greatly to the world of chemistry. This article includes several pictures and details about Nobel's personal life and professional career.
Primary
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cpr Photographic History Museum: Nitroglycerine

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
Graphic
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nitroglycerine and Dynamite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum site gives some chemistry and history of the development of dynamite. Discussed are the chemistry concepts involved in making it.
Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.