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Old c4

Petn1933 - 24-12-2019 at 04:38

about 1/8 pound old c4
have an idea about how can extract rdx from that?
Tnx

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underground - 24-12-2019 at 06:47

Add benzene and let the pib to dissolve, filter and collect the RDX

Petn1933 - 24-12-2019 at 12:07

Quote: Originally posted by underground  
Add benzene and let the pib to dissolve, filter and collect the RDX

Thank you

XeonTheMGPony - 25-12-2019 at 05:10

and be prepared for flower like dust, one of the more annoying traits of RDX

Petn1933 - 25-12-2019 at 05:18

Quote: Originally posted by underground  
Add benzene and let the pib to dissolve, filter and collect the RDX

Can another solvent be used instead of benzene?

underground - 25-12-2019 at 08:05

Quote: Originally posted by Petn1933  
Quote: Originally posted by underground  
Add benzene and let the pib to dissolve, filter and collect the RDX

Can another solvent be used instead of benzene?


In theory, anything that can dissolve pib without dissolving rdx can be used.

Fulmen - 25-12-2019 at 09:53

Both xylene and toluene should work.

Microtek - 25-12-2019 at 13:59

I would just use detergent gasoline.

Petn1933 - 26-12-2019 at 00:21

Quote: Originally posted by Microtek  
I would just use detergent gasoline.


If this works well, good option.

Microtek - 26-12-2019 at 08:37

It does if the binder is ordinary PIB and a compatible plasticizer. You should knead it to accelerate the process, and possibly also heat it gently (I would suggest ca. 40C). Also, whatever solvent you decide to use, you will need a couple washes before the binder level gets low enough for the product to be free flowing.

Petn1933 - 26-12-2019 at 10:00

Quote: Originally posted by Microtek  
It does if the binder is ordinary PIB and a compatible plasticizer. You should knead it to accelerate the process, and possibly also heat it gently (I would suggest ca. 40C). Also, whatever solvent you decide to use, you will need a couple washes before the binder level gets low enough for the product to be free flowing.


I will remove 10 grams of c4 and will test this.

Pyro_cat - 30-12-2019 at 19:59

Is it chemically combined with any of the other ingredients, how maybe some water and a centrifuge ?

And when is the expired explosive thrift store having a sale so we can all stock up ?

Flawed Soul - 6-4-2020 at 14:55

You're going backwards, lol Most of us are struggling to come up with good binders and plasticizers to make quality "plastique" and you are going the other way. I guess you have your reasons, good luck. Would heptane or hexane dissolve the binders or PIB? Might be worth looking into