bb911gt4
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Role of Zirconium Hydride in AN/Al Binary Explosives (Rifle Targets)
Hey guys,
I was scanning through the Tannerite patent and saw that they use Zirconium Hydride mixed w/ the Al. What role does this play in the reaction? Is
there anything I could use in place of this? It's pretty expensive. I could only find it for 60$/lb. Anyone know a cheaper source?
-Bruce
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hyfalcon
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I just use straight 5 micron spherical from http://alphachemicals.com/aluminum_powder . It's local so I call the order in and pick it up. Saves me a ton on shipping.
A mix of 95/5 AN/AL and a high powered rifle slug is all you need for the "Tannerite" experience.
[Edited on 14-4-2014 by hyfalcon]
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Dany
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I'm impressed who U.S sell items like aluminium and other explosive precursors to ordinary civilian while on other side they claim fighting
terrorism...irony at its best.
Dany.
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All, the original question is of great interest to me. I know it must play an affect or Mr. tanner would not splurge on this expensive product?
Do hydrides sensitize more than the the pure metal powder? I am guessing so because they release hydrogen on decomp.
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