what is nitrocellulose paint?

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what is nitrocellulose paint?

2007-02-12 23:17:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Nitrocellulose (also: cellulose nitrate, flash paper) is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through, for example, exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. When used as a propellant or low-order explosive, it is also known as guncotton.

The uses you can refer to this web page,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrocellulose

2007-02-12 23:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by li mei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is like a lacquer. It is used on model airplanes and called dope.

2007-02-13 07:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋