Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ... Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
11. 12. 13. 14. In a separate container, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon (1.8 grams) of potassium or sodium nitrite in 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of water. Add this solution in one portion, while stirring, to the orange-solution. Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes. The mixture will turn light brown. Caution: At this point the mixture is a primary explosive. Keep away from flame. Filter the mixture through a paper towel. Wash the particles left on the paper with 4 teaspoons (20 milliliters) of water. Allow the particles to dry (approximately 16 hours). Caution: Explosive is shock and flame sensitive. Store explosive in a capped container. Note: The drying time can be reduced to 2 hours if a hot (not boiling) water bath is used. See section 1.16. 1.20 Preparation of Lead Picrate Lead picrate is used as a primary explosive in the fabrication of detonators (section 6.13). It is to be used with a booster explosive such as picric acid (section 1.21) or RDX (section 1.15). Materials Required Source Litharge (lead monoxide) Section 1.18 or plumbing supplies Picric Acid Section 1.21 Wood alcohol (methanol) Paint removers; some antifreezes Wooden or plastic rod Dish or saucer (china or glass) Teaspoon Improvised Scale Section 7.8 Containers Flat pan Heat source (optional) Water (optional) Procedure
1. Weigh 2 grams each of picric acid and lead monoxide. Place each in a separate container. 2. Place 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of the alcohol in a dish. Add the picric acid to the alcohol and stir with the wooden or plastic rod. 3. Add the lead monoxide to the mixture while stirring. Caution: At this point the solution is a primary explosive. Keep away from flame. 4. Continue stirring the mixture until the alcohol has evaporated. The mixture will suddenly thicken. 5. Stir mixture occasionally (to stop lumps from forming) until a powder is formed. A few lumps will remain. Caution: Be very careful of dry material forming on the inside of the container.
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1. Weigh 2 grams each of picric acid and lead monoxide. Place each in a separate container.<br />
2. Place 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of the<br />
alcohol in a dish. Add the picric acid to the<br />
alcohol and stir with the wooden <strong>or</strong> plastic<br />
rod.<br />
3.<br />
Add the lead monoxide to the mixture while stirring.<br />
Caution: At this point the solution is a primary explosive. Keep away from flame.<br />
4. Continue stirring the mixture until the alcohol has evap<strong>or</strong>ated. The mixture will suddenly<br />
thicken.<br />
5.<br />
Stir mixture occasionally (to stop lumps from<br />
f<strong>or</strong>ming) until a powder is f<strong>or</strong>med. A few<br />
lumps will remain.<br />
Caution: Be very careful of dry material f<strong>or</strong>ming on the inside of the container.
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