Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ... Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
1.2 Potassium Nitrate Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) can be extracted from many natural sources and can be used to make nitric acid, black powder and many pyrotechnics. The yield ranges from 0.1 to 10% by weight, depending on the fertility of the soil. Materials Source Nitrate bearing earth or other material, about 3-1/2 gallons (13-1/2 liters) Fine wood ashes, about 1/2 cup (1/8 liter) Bucket or similar container, about 5 gallons (19 liters) in volume (plastic, metal, or wood) 2 pieces of finely woven cloth, each slightly larger than bottom of bucket Shallow pan or dish, at least as large as bottom of bucket Shallow heat resistant container (ceramic, metal, etc.) Water – 1-3/4 gallons (6-3/4 liters) Awl, knife, screwdriver, or other hole producing instrument Alcohol about 1 gallon (4 liters) (whiskey, rubbing alcohol, etc.) Heat source (fire, electric heater, etc.) Paper Tape Soil containing old decayed vegetable or animal matter Old cellars and/or farm dirt floors Earth from old burial grounds Decayed stone or mortar building foundations Totally burned whitish wood ash powder Totally burned paper (black) Note: Only the ratios of the amounts of ingredients are important. Thus, for twice as much potassium nitrate, double quantities used. Procedure 1. Punch holes in bottom of bucket. Spread one piece of cloth over holes inside of bucket.
2. Place wood ashes on cloth and spread to make a layer about the thickness of the cloth. Place second piece of cloth on top of ashes. 3. Place dirt in bucket.
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2.<br />
Place wood ashes on cloth and spread to make a layer<br />
about the thickness of the cloth. Place second piece of<br />
cloth on top of ashes.<br />
3.<br />
Place dirt in bucket.
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