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Old 05-26-2007, 09:00 PM
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Try dipping the gloves in acid and see what happens.

It's not safe to cpmpress AP in a CO2 cartridge because AP is an organic peroxide, which is sensitive around metal. Best use a plastic container, compress it while it's wet and don't be too rough.

98% sulphuric acid isn't too strong in itself, but the high concentration might raise the temperature of your mixture too much. High temperature can mean impure product. TATP, a more sensitive and less powerful explosive can result in an AP mix that gets too hot. I'd dilute it.

What ae you doing that needs more then 33% nitric acid?
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