Author Topic: Safe disposal of HMTD  (Read 1931 times)

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tripswitch

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Safe disposal of HMTD
« on: November 30, 2003, 01:45:00 AM »
SWIM has around 100g of the primary explosive HMTD (hexamethylenetriperoxidediamine) which he wants to dispose of in a safe and responsible manner. Can anyone tell me how to do this without causing detonation? It is currently stored under MeOH. Thanks!  ::)

Rhodium

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It can be decomposed by iodine (iodineĀ ...
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2003, 02:13:00 AM »
It can be decomposed by iodine (iodine tincture is fine) in basic aqueous solution.