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HMX via nitrolysis of DPT
Yes I have nitrourea but I did the steps on a small scale and only have 8 grams of it. I also suffe ...
4-9-2020 at 06:39
by: greenlight
HMX via nitrolysis of DPT
1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazoctane (HMX)

Formula: C4H8N8O8
Molar mass: 296.15g/mol
Densit ...
4-9-2020 at 06:04
by: greenlight
Unconventional Shaped Charges
Thankyou..
The next variable to be changed was indeed the flyer thickness up to 2mm.
The projectil ...
22-6-2020 at 10:04
by: greenlight
Stability of picric Acid (Trinitrophenol)
It is definitely not as dangerous as it is made out to be.
If it is washed and in powder form it ...
30-5-2020 at 12:47
by: greenlight
Which brand is best? [glassware]
The german brands, Simax and Bomex has served me well.
My choice is Schott Duran from Germany if yo ...
12-5-2020 at 10:14
by: greenlight
100% Nitric acid?
[rquote=635848&tid=155371&author=Refinery]I suppose using 98% H2SO4 or oleum, and drying the ...
12-5-2020 at 10:09
by: greenlight
Awful ETN yields
That's a really good question, I did some research and;
I think the fact that the aluminium only ma ...
27-3-2020 at 06:23
by: greenlight
Awful ETN yields
Impact and friction are both thermal shock. Initiation is from energy transferred from the hammer ( ...
26-3-2020 at 11:35
by: greenlight
Can fuming nitric acid be used for nitration without sulfuric acid?
The 70% nitric to 98% sulfuric mixture is generally used for C-nitration of aromatics with higher co ...
25-2-2020 at 10:30
by: greenlight
Concentrating nitric acid using sulfuric acid
The nitrogen oxides are from decomposition of the acid at its boiling point when distilling it I bel ...
18-1-2020 at 13:03
by: greenlight
Concentrating nitric acid using sulfuric acid
I have a large amount of 62% nitric acid so using sulphuric acid is my preferred method to high conc ...
16-1-2020 at 10:20
by: greenlight
Unconventional Shaped Charges
I think these flexible linear shaped charges have thin lead liners which can be bent and shaped as l ...
28-11-2019 at 11:02
by: greenlight
vacuum distillation
I have never used a water aspirator but I suggest buying an actual laboratory vacuum pump from ebay ...
7-11-2019 at 12:01
by: greenlight
How to verify/identify sodium azide?
Damn, i was sure it was slightly off white too, I didnt check mine just had it pictured in my head t ...
1-11-2019 at 20:19
by: greenlight
How to verify/identify sodium azide?
The azide I have now is as SWIM has described it, slightly off white crystalline powder.

I once d ...
31-10-2019 at 22:50
by: greenlight
failiure at nitration, can I recover anything?
I agree, let it go, NG's not that precious.

I remember i did the same thing when I was about 16 y ...
3-9-2019 at 08:35
by: greenlight
Pretty Pictures (2)
[rquote=606648&tid=26378&author=MrHomeScientist]Yikes [b]greenlight[/b], you really should n ...
6-4-2019 at 10:04
by: greenlight
Pretty Pictures (2)
KMnO4 solution :o

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26-3-2019 at 08:13
by: greenlight
Making magnesium powder in a blender - risk of fire?
[rquote=604940&tid=146264&author=Metacelsus]I would suggest to do it outside, and have the s ...
10-3-2019 at 11:14
by: greenlight
Making magnesium powder in a blender - risk of fire?
I would be damn careful doing that in blender and avoid it if you can buy the Mg elsewhere.
Magnesi ...
9-3-2019 at 21:22
by: greenlight
How to concentrate azeotropic HNO3?
98% sulphuric works beautifully.
I used to only be able to obtain 62% nitric acid back in the day a ...
6-3-2019 at 09:20
by: greenlight
safe powerful Nitroglycerin liquid mixtures ?
I have never heard of someone testing the sensitivity of NG in acetone. I have only seen acetone us ...
5-3-2019 at 08:37
by: greenlight
BaCl2 to Ba(NO3)2 for pyrotechnic purpose?
Barium chlorate does give a deeper green for sure, the only problem is the incompatibilities of chlo ...
26-2-2019 at 09:53
by: greenlight
The Wump Incident
Lucky that it was such a small amount you prepared, that Armstrong's mix is some nasty shit for some ...
22-2-2019 at 09:44
by: greenlight
smaller rbf flask in larger heating mantle
Although not heat efficient, I use my 1000ml heating mantle for every size down to a 50ml round bott ...
26-1-2019 at 20:41
by: greenlight
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