Was Dynamite Invented by Accident?

Alfred Nobel's name is know for a few reasons. Firstly, the Swedish chemist and engineer invented dynamite, albeit on accident, in 1867 in Germany. Dynamite was a convenient way to transport nitroglycerine without it randomly exploding upon the slightest shake. Nobel, however was a pacifist.

What was used before dynamite was invented?

Black powder, usually known as gunpowder, was the first chemical explosive. Its development can be traced to Chinese alchemists in the 8th century. It remained the main explosive used for warfare worldwide until the 19th century.

Who discovered explosives by accident?

Alfred Nobel, in full Alfred Bernhard Nobel, (born October 21, 1833, Stockholm, Sweden—died December 10, 1896, San Remo, Italy), Swedish chemist, engineer, and industrialist who invented dynamite and other more powerful explosives and who also founded the Nobel Prizes.