🔥Gun cotton is made by mixing stump remover (potassium nitrate), sulfuric acid (drain opener), and cotton balls.
⚗️The mixture undergoes an exothermic reaction, so it's important to keep the container cool.
🌡️The reaction requires a well-ventilated area and safety precautions, such as gloves.
🔬After mixing and letting it sit for 24 hours, the acids are rinsed out, and the cotton is dried to obtain gun cotton.
💥Gun cotton burns differently than regular cotton and can be ignited from a distance.
What are the ingredients needed to make gun cotton?
—You will need stump remover (potassium nitrate), sulfuric acid (drain opener), and cotton balls.
What safety precautions should I take while making gun cotton?
—Make sure to work in a well-ventilated area, wear gloves, and keep the container cool throughout the process.
How long does it take to make gun cotton?
—After mixing the ingredients, let the mixture sit for 24 hours. Then, rinse out the acids and let the cotton dry overnight.
How is gun cotton different from regular cotton?
—Gun cotton burns faster and more explosively than regular cotton.
What precautions should I take when handling gun cotton?
—Be cautious not to ignite gun cotton near flammable materials and store it properly in a cool, dry place.
00:08Introduction to making gun cotton using stump remover, sulfuric acid, and cotton balls.
00:17The ingredients needed for gun cotton: stump remover, sulfuric acid, and cotton balls.
00:56Keep the container cool during the exothermic reaction.
01:44Mixing the stump remover and sulfuric acid in a well-ventilated area.
06:46Rinsing out the acids after 24 hours and letting the cotton dry overnight.
08:36Testing the gun cotton's burning properties.
10:13Gun cotton burns differently than regular cotton.
11:46Final demonstrations of gun cotton burning.
