What is ammonium nitrate, chemical compound linked to devastating Beirut explosion? By Administrateur Hosteur on 5 août 2020 971f70a2-1dc7-5f0f-bd32-abb290f76dac, article, fnc, fnc/science, Fox News, fox-news/science, fox-news/world, James Rogers, Newsletter The devastating explosion in Beirut that killed at least 100 people and wounded thousands hit the Lebanese capital with the force of a 3.5-magnitude earthquake.