Not enough "Hydroxy" to run your car? *IDEA*

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[Chris]

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[rsgpitt]

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[chemelec]

[Steve-tee]

[bigj8550]

[rsgpitt]

Steve T, I have done research on hydroxy explosions, and I have concluded that a relatively large (3 gallon) explosion will not kill you. The reason you get a loud noise is because of the surface area. The balloon has a large area, so the noise gets transmitted quicker. There is relatively little explosive comared to say a blasting cap. the reaction is not brisant at all, meaning low detonation velocity. Therefore it has pushing power but no shattering power. There is also no gas evolution to hurt and create large overpressures. For example ANFO detonates into N2, H20 and C02. Hydroxy turns into steam.

Furthermore, I put 2 gallons of hydroxy next to a bush and it did not move anything. The leaves just rattled, but from 50 feet it was loud. If you contain it though, then the shrapnel can kill. I wouldnt want to be near COMPRESSED and Contained mixture, because there is a larger amount in a small area.

[Bob Boyce]

rsgpitt

Are you sure you are talking about the detonation velocity of hydroxy gas, and not hydrogen in air? They are quite different you know. Anything that puts out that much concussive energy can cause injury or death. Granted, hydroxy gas in a balloon or bag is not near as dangerous as a container full of hydroxy gas that can become shrapnel. A plant such as a bush would not be as affected by the shock wave as a person or animal would be, totally different anatomy. Shock waves can pass right through leaves and branches with little impact. We mammals are a bit more vulnerable to shock waves

It is much better to err on the side of caution than to encourage someone to make a fatal mistake.

Bob

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