tell me somethying about red mercury .what sort of thing is it. is it really exist or not.
2007-07-26 03:23:15 · 3 answers · asked by rana 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Red mercury is a powerful explosive-like chemical known as a ballotechnic. The energy released during its reaction is enough to directly compress the secondary without the need for a fission primary. Claims are that the Soviet scientists perfected the use of red mercury and used it to produce a number of softball-sized "pure fusion" bombs, which claims were made in large numbers. It is more a work of fiction with little information in fact.
2007-07-26 03:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The liquid in a thermometer that is red is colored alcohol.
Mercury oxide is reddish orange.
The term red mercury is antimony chloride and is used in explosives.
2007-07-26 11:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes exist and it is a antimony oxide, and its purported use in explosives and fusion devices.
2007-07-26 10:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by jonny_the_best 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋