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Chemical Structures & Photos of Chemical Weapons

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See the chemical structures of chemical weapons and warfare agents and learn a little about their uses.

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  1. Chemical Weapon SymbolU.S. Army symbol for chemical weapons.
  2. Cyanogen ChlorideCyanogen chloride is a highly toxic gas with the formula CNCl.
  3. Chlorine GasVial of chlorine gas.
  4. Chlorine Gas Attack - WWIPhotograph of chlorine dispersion during World War I.
  5. Gas Masks - WWITypes of gas masks used during WWI.
  6. CR GasCR gas or dibenzoxazepine is a lachymatory agent (tear gas) and incapacitating agent.
  7. CS Gas or Tear GasCS gas or 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile is a tear gas that sometimes is used as a riot control agent.
  8. Tear Gas in UseThis photo shows tear gas in use.
  9. CyclosarinCyclosarin or GF is an organophosphate nerve agent.
  10. Hydrogen CyanideHydrogen cyanide is a colorless, volatile, poisonous liquid with the chemical formula HCN.
  11. Hydrogen SulfideHydrogen Sulfide
  12. LewisiteLewisite is a chemical weapon that acts as a lung irritant and blistering agent.

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