The invention of Semtex
In 1958, Stanislav Brebera invented Semtex, a malleable and odourless plastic explosive
Witness History · BBC World Service
February 22, 20238m 57s
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Show Notes
In 1958, Stanislav Brebera invented Semtex.
It was a malleable, odourless and stable plastic explosive which became the choice weapon for those seeking to spread terror.
In 2018, Maria Jestafjeva spoke to Mirisov Brebera, the brother of the chemist who created it.
(Photo: Semtex. Credit: Getty Images)