{"id":771977,"date":"2025-07-25T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=771977"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:17:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:47:41","slug":"ntg-full-form-nitroglycerin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"NTG Full Form &#8211; Nitroglycerin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#What_is_NTG\" title=\"What is NTG?\">What is NTG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#NTG_Discovery_and_Naming\" title=\"NTG Discovery and Naming\">NTG Discovery and Naming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Physical_Nature_of_NG\" title=\"Physical Nature of NG\">Physical Nature of NG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#How_is_NTG_manufactured\" title=\"How is NTG manufactured?\">How is NTG manufactured?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Explosive_Nature_of_Nitroglycerin\" title=\"Explosive Nature of Nitroglycerin\">Explosive Nature of Nitroglycerin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Making_NG_Safer\" title=\"Making NG Safer\">Making NG Safer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Alfred_Nobels_Role_in_NTG_History\" title=\"Alfred Nobel\u2019s Role in NTG History\">Alfred Nobel\u2019s Role in NTG History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#NTG_Accidents_and_Laws\" title=\"NTG Accidents and Laws\">NTG Accidents and Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Nitroglycerin_in_Wartime\" title=\"Nitroglycerin in Wartime\">Nitroglycerin in Wartime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Medical_Side_of_NTG\" title=\"Medical Side of NTG\">Medical Side of NTG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Forms_of_Medical_NG\" title=\"Forms of Medical NG\">Forms of Medical NG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#How_NTG_Works_in_the_Body\" title=\"How NTG Works in the Body?\">How NTG Works in the Body?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#NTG_Side_Effects_and_Overdose\" title=\"NTG Side Effects and Overdose\">NTG Side Effects and Overdose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Workplace_Exposure_to_NTG\" title=\"Workplace Exposure to NTG\">Workplace Exposure to NTG<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Nitroglycerin_in_Civil_Engineering\" title=\"Nitroglycerin in Civil Engineering\">Nitroglycerin in Civil Engineering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#NTG_in_the_Oil_and_Gas_Industry\" title=\"NTG in the Oil and Gas Industry\">NTG in the Oil and Gas Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Nobels_Irony_with_NTG\" title=\"Nobel\u2019s Irony with NTG\">Nobel\u2019s Irony with NTG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Legacy_of_Nitroglycerin\" title=\"Legacy of Nitroglycerin\">Legacy of Nitroglycerin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#NTG_Full_Form_FAQs\" title=\"NTG Full Form FAQs\">NTG Full Form FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Why_is_Alfred_Nobel_linked_to_NTG\" title=\"Why is Alfred Nobel linked to NTG? \">Why is Alfred Nobel linked to NTG? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#What_is_Monday_disease\" title=\"What is Monday disease? \">What is Monday disease? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#Why_is_NTG_important\" title=\"Why is NTG important? \">Why is NTG important? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntg-full-form\/#What_are_the_forms_of_medical_NTG\" title=\"What are the forms of medical NTG? \">What are the forms of medical NTG? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>NTG Full Form: <\/strong>Nitroglycerin is a powerful compound. It is known for both destruction and healing. This dual nature makes it a fascinating substance. It can destroy rocks. It can also save lives. It is explosive, but it is also medicinal. Let us explore both sides of this unique liquid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NTG\"><\/span>What is NTG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The full form of NTG is Nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin (NG) is a powerful liquid. It is also spelled as nitroglycerine. Other names include trinitroglycerol, nitro, &amp; glyceryl trinitrate. Its chemical name is 1,2,3-trinitroxypropane. NG is made by a chemical reaction. Glycerol is mixed with white fuming nitric acid. This process forms a nitric acid ester.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTG_Discovery_and_Naming\"><\/span>NTG Discovery and Naming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nitroglycerin was discovered in 1846. Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero made it. He worked under Th\u00e9ophile-Jules Pelouze in Turin. Sobrero first named it &#8220;pyroglycerin.&#8221; He strongly cautioned others about its dangers. He never meant for it to be used by the public.<\/p>\n<p>The name nitroglycerin stuck. Even though it is not a true nitro compound. It is a nitrate ester. But the old name remained. Other names include trinitroglycerol and glyceryl trinitrate. In chemistry, names can be misleading. But in life, history often wins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Must Check \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/\">List of All Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Nature_of_NG\"><\/span>Physical Nature of NG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pure nitroglycerin is a thick liquid. It is oily and colorless. Sometimes it appears pale yellow. This happens due to impurities. It has no smell at room temperature. But it has a sweet, burning taste. It does not evaporate easily. Its vapor pressure is very low. It has a melting point of about 12.8\u00b0C. Below that, it becomes a solid. Above that, it turns into a viscous liquid again. This solid-liquid nature is important. Frozen nitroglycerin behaves differently from its liquid form.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_NTG_manufactured\"><\/span>How is NTG manufactured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nitroglycerin is made by nitrating glycerol. This happens through a chemical reaction. Glycerol is mixed with nitric acid. Sulfuric acid is also added. The process is dangerous. The reaction is exothermic. That means it releases heat. If the temperature rises too much, it can explode. So the mixture must be cooled. Glycerol is added slowly. The vessel is made of iron or lead. It is cooled with water. If anything goes wrong, the whole batch is dumped. This is called \u201cdrowning\u201d the charge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explosive_Nature_of_Nitroglycerin\"><\/span>Explosive Nature of Nitroglycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nitroglycerin is highly sensitive. It explodes with shock, friction, or heat. Even a small shake can set it off. A drop can cause a disaster. It reacts to fire, electricity, sunlight, and pressure. It must be handled with great care. Its detonation velocity is very high. It explodes at 7820 meters per second. That is faster than TNT. The blast releases gases. These gases become very hot\u2014around 5000\u00b0C. The explosion produces carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen, and oxygen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_NG_Safer\"><\/span>Making NG Safer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People learned to make nitroglycerin safer. They mixed it with other materials. Diatomaceous earth was one of them. This turned it into dynamite. Dynamite is easier to handle. It is less sensitive to shocks. But it still retains the power of nitroglycerin. Other desensitizers include ethanol, acetone, and dinitrotoluene. These reduce its sensitivity. But they also reduce its explosive strength. Sometimes nitroglycerin must be re-purified before use. Even its frozen form can be unpredictable. Melting it can trigger an explosion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ibm-full-form\/\">IBM Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alfred_Nobels_Role_in_NTG_History\"><\/span>Alfred Nobel\u2019s Role in NTG History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alfred Nobel changed the world with nitroglycerin. He lost his brother in a factory explosion. That tragedy drove him to find a safer version. In 1867, he invented dynamite. He mixed nitroglycerin with clay. It worked well. It was easier to transport and use. Nobel built factories. He made dynamite a commercial success. But the early years were tragic. Explosions were common. In 1866, a crate exploded in San Francisco. It killed 15 people. California banned liquid nitroglycerin. So, people made it onsite instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTG_Accidents_and_Laws\"><\/span>NTG Accidents and Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Accidents happened worldwide. In the UK, eight people died in Newcastle in 1867. In 1869, two tons exploded in Wales. Six people died. The UK passed the Nitro-Glycerine Act in 1869. Many other countries followed. These laws changed how nitroglycerin was transported and stored. Dynamite became the preferred form. Other products followed: Dualine, lithofracteur, and gelignite\u2014all based on nitroglycerin. But always with absorbents to reduce danger.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nitroglycerin_in_Wartime\"><\/span>Nitroglycerin in Wartime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin played a big role in wars. It was widely used during both World War I &amp; World War II. Large amounts were produced for military purposes. It helped make propellants like cordite. Factories in the UK, Canada, and the US produced tons of it. Cordite is a smokeless powder. It contains nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose. It burns clean. No smoke. That made it ideal for guns. Nobel also created ballistite, another military propellant. Italy used it first. The UK preferred cordite.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Side_of_NTG\"><\/span>Medical Side of NTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin is not just about blowing things up. It also helps people live. Doctors discovered its medical use in the 1870s. William Murrell was a pioneer. He used small doses to treat chest pain. The idea came from amyl nitrite. Nitroglycerin supports heart function. It widens the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure. As a result, the heart pumps with less strain. It also improves oxygen flow. The body converts it into nitric oxide. This is done by an enzyme called ALDH2.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forms_of_Medical_NG\"><\/span>Forms of Medical NG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin comes in many forms. There are tablets for the tongue. There are sprays. There are skin patches. There are ointments. Each form works differently. Some act fast. Some last longer. Tablets work in two minutes. Patches take thirty minutes. But they last longer.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors often recommend breaks between doses. This prevents tolerance. If taken too often, the body stops responding. So patients are advised to remove patches at night. This helps keep the medicine effective.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/usb-full-form\/\">USB Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NTG_Works_in_the_Body\"><\/span>How NTG Works in the Body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin lowers the workload of the heart. It does this by lowering preload and afterload. Preload is the volume of blood entering the heart. Afterload is the resistance the heart pumps against. By reducing both, nitroglycerin eases the pressure. The heart gets more oxygen. This helps in angina attacks. It also lowers blood pressure. However, it may lead to side effects. Common ones include headaches, dizziness, and a drop in blood pressure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTG_Side_Effects_and_Overdose\"><\/span>NTG Side Effects and Overdose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One common side effect is the &#8220;nitro headache.&#8221; This happens due to vessel dilation in the brain. An overdose can cause a serious condition. It&#8217;s called methemoglobinemia. This affects oxygen in the blood. Medical attention is required. Some people get dizzy or faint. Especially when standing. This is called orthostatic hypotension. Patients are advised to rise slowly. Medical forms of nitroglycerin are safe when used correctly. But misuse can be dangerous.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workplace_Exposure_to_NTG\"><\/span>Workplace Exposure to NTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, high doses of nitroglycerin cause bad headaches. These are called &#8220;NG head&#8221; or &#8220;bang head.&#8221; The pain can be intense. Some people become unable to function, but with repeated use, the body adapts. Tolerance builds over time. People may also become dependent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stopping nitroglycerin suddenly can be risky. Though rare, withdrawal may be fatal. Symptoms include chest pain and heart issues. Reusing nitroglycerin can ease these effects. Other organic nitrates may help too.<\/li>\n<li>Workers in NTG factories face unique problems. Regular exposure builds tolerance. But during weekends, they aren\u2019t exposed. By Monday, the tolerance fades. When they return to work, they absorb nitroglycerin again.<\/li>\n<li>This sudden re-exposure causes blood vessels to expand fast. The result is rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and headache. This condition is called &#8220;Monday disease.&#8221; It shows how workplace exposure affects health.<\/li>\n<li>Nitroglycerin can enter the body in many ways. It can be inhaled. It can be absorbed through the skin. It can be swallowed or reach the eyes. To protect workers, limits are set. OSHA allows only 0.2 ppm (2 mg\/m\u00b3) through the skin for 8 hours.<\/li>\n<li>NIOSH recommends a stricter limit. It sets the safe level at 0.1 mg\/m\u00b3 for the same duration. At 75 mg\/m\u00b3, nitroglycerin becomes deadly. It poses an immediate danger to life and health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/phd-full-form\/\"><span class=\"post post-post current-item\">PhD Full Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nitroglycerin_in_Civil_Engineering\"><\/span>Nitroglycerin in Civil Engineering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dynamite, made from nitroglycerin, changed construction. It helped build tunnels, railways, and roads. It cleared land and demolished buildings. It was easy to carry and effective. Mining operations became faster and cheaper. Dynamite sticks were wrapped in wax paper. Workers drilled holes, inserted the sticks, and detonated them. Despite risks, it transformed industries. Its impact on infrastructure is huge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTG_in_the_Oil_and_Gas_Industry\"><\/span>NTG in the Oil and Gas Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin also helped extract oil. In fracking, it opens up rock layers. Liquid nitroglycerin is injected and detonated. This breaks the rock and allows oil to flow. Later, safer materials were preferred. But nitroglycerin played a key role in the early days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nobels_Irony_with_NTG\"><\/span>Nobel\u2019s Irony with NTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alfred Nobel invented dynamite. He made his fortune from nitroglycerin. But he also worried about its misuse. Toward the end of his life, he developed chest pain. His doctor prescribed nitroglycerin. He found it ironic. The explosive he made famous was now keeping him alive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_of_Nitroglycerin\"><\/span>Legacy of Nitroglycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitroglycerin is a wonder of chemistry. It is both dangerous and healing. It destroyed mountains and pain. It changed warfare and medicine. It taught scientists caution and precision. It gave rise to Nobel\u2019s invention\u2014and his peace prize. This compound shaped history. From mining tunnels to saving hearts. It exploded with force. But it also soothed chest pain. It is a symbol of chemistry&#8217;s power. A reminder that one substance can do both harm and good.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTG_Full_Form_FAQs\"><\/span>NTG Full Form FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Alfred_Nobel_linked_to_NTG\"><\/span>Why is Alfred Nobel linked to NTG? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNobel made nitroglycerin safer. He invented dynamite by mixing it with clay. This reduced the risk of accidental explosions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Monday_disease\"><\/span>What is Monday disease? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is a health issue seen in workers exposed to NTG. After a weekend break, their tolerance drops. Re-exposure on Monday causes headaches and dizziness.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_NTG_important\"><\/span>Why is NTG important? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNTG has two sides. It can blow up mountains and also save lives. It changed both warfare and medicine.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_forms_of_medical_NTG\"><\/span>What are the forms of medical NTG? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt comes as tablets, sprays, patches, and ointments. 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