2006-09-07 14:49:19 · 5 answers · asked by josh d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
MERCURY FULMINATE
Mercury fulminate is a high explosive, often used in blasting caps. It is very stable, much more than nitro.
1. Take 5 grams pure mercury and mix with 35 ml. nitric acid.
2. SLOWLY AND GENTLY heat the mixture. When it bubbles and turns green, you know the silver mercury is dissolved. You should to this outside.
3. After it is dissolved, pour the solution into a small flask of ethyl alcohol. This will result in red fumes.
4. After a half hour or so, the red fumes will turn white, indicating that the process is near its final stage.
5. Add distilled water to the solution.
6. Filter the solution through a coffee filter. You should get small white crystals. These crystal are pure mercury fulminate, and should be washed several times to get rid of the excess acid.
I listed URLS to buy the necessary chemicals. Nitric Acid and Mercury.
2006-09-07 15:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by David P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Josh, you need to rethink your need for this material. It is not only unstable but also corrosive and toxic. Thats why they don't use it in primers any more.
2006-09-07 14:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you've aready been in the mercury
2006-09-07 14:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-07 14:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-07 14:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋