05-16-2006
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 Medicinal Chemist    | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake Yes, nitroglycerin is made by adding nitric acid to glycerol. However, unless the mixture was cool whilst combining those two ingredients, it would have decomposed instantly, which does not explain the 45 minutes inbetween the addition of the acid and the accident. Also, I'm fairly sure the manufacturing process of nitroglycerine requires a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid... ---------------- Moderator -- Chemistry, Biology, Watercooler, Competitions, Architecture. | |
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 Ancora Imparo   Sponsor | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake lol that would be funny, the nitro could go off from sitting in the sun.. ---------------- Jay-qu ::Hypography Moderator of.. Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics, Astronomy & Cosmology, Space and Technology & gadgets Forums Einstein said that if quantum mechanics is right, then the world is crazy. Well, Einstein was right. The world is crazy. -Daniel Greenberger Physics Guides - Physics Resources and help | |
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 Creating | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake BOOM! So it was true, Three cheers for UncleAl! The idiot of an assisant says that he added nitric acid, just because there was no sulphuric acid! As you can guess, he's fired. ---------------- ronthepon, capitals avoided.  And don't ask me why. | |
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| Medicinal Chemist | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake Quote:
 I hate ignorant chemists... hahha.---------------- Moderator -- Chemistry, Biology, Watercooler, Competitions, Architecture. | ||
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| Ancora Imparo Sponsor | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake not so funny really.. you probably wouldnt have an arm ---------------- Jay-qu ::Hypography Moderator of.. Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics, Astronomy & Cosmology, Space and Technology & gadgets Forums Einstein said that if quantum mechanics is right, then the world is crazy. Well, Einstein was right. The world is crazy. -Daniel Greenberger Physics Guides - Physics Resources and help | |
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05-17-2006
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 A different person | Re: Figuring out a chemical mistake My chemistry instincts indicate that the explosion was most probably due to the build of pressure under the scum that would not allow the heated air/carbondioxide to escape. Carbon dioxide might have been produced by the action of acid on some carbonic substances present in the fat used!  ---------------- While engaged in the persuit of the truth be ready for the unexpected. Change alone is unchanging. | |
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