cattleprodder
03-04-03 18:17
      Preparation of Tetranitromethane (see MMDA).
(Rated as: hazardous)
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    SpicyBrown
(Hive Bee)
03-04-03 21:09
No 413758
      Not just toxic  Bookmark   

Not only is tetranitromethane toxic but EXTREMELY explosive, very shock sensitive! Doing reactions with it behind a shield is not suitable protection! Tetranitromethane has been known to spontaneously explode while just sitting there!

Nobody should actually try this!

-SpicyBrown
 
 
 
 
    lugh
(Moderator)
03-05-03 01:06
No 413841
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Nobody should actually try this!




Impurities sensitize tetranitromethane's explosiveness, thus this particular "recipe" is far more dangerous than it need be, since it advises that purification is unnecessary frown Using this compound should only be considered by professional chemists using the appropriate equipment who have a lot of life insurance crazy