Peroxyacetone

PEROXYACETONE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BE SHOCK SENSITIVE.

MATERIALS

• 4ML ACETONE
• 4ML 30% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
• 4 DROPS CONC. HYDROCHLORIC ACID
• 150MM TEST TUBE

Add 4ml acetone and 4ml hydrogen peroxide to the test tube. then add 4 drops concentrated hydrochloric acid. In 10-20 minutes a white solid should begin to appear. if no change is observed, warm the test tube in a water bath at 40 celsius. Allow the reaction to continue for two hours. Swirl the slurry and filter it. Leave out on filter paper to dry for at least two hours. To ignite, light a candle tied to a meter stick and light it (while staying at least a meter away) .

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...ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX/MPG!