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∫ Home Explosives workshop ∫
∫ Chapter III: High Explosives ∫
∫ Written 6-26-93 ∫
∫ by ∫
∫ -=Arclight=- ∫
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<Legal Bullshit>
DISCLAIMER: I, Arclight, or anyone else working with DnA cannot be
responsible for anything that happens as a result of using these
recipes. This is dangerous shit! I advise you not to attempt any of
these recipes until you feel totally confident with all the tools,
techniques, etc involved. As before, very bad thing can happen. So
if yo blow yourself up, burn down your house, or whatever, I will not
be held responsible.
<End Legal Bullshit>
-=High Explosives=-
If you read the previous two articles, you should now know how to work with
low explosives, build pipe bombs, produce smoke screens, and fabricate
detonators. If you just tuned in, I strongly recommend getting a copy of the
articles found in DnA #1 and #2, they provide essential background information.
The past two articles have been leading up to this one. Here, we will talk about
high explosives (See definitions from chapter I) and provide some simple,
effective recipes.
To start with, high explosives are the type of explosives normally
associated with incredibly powerful, spontaneous explosions. They include such
items as TNT (Trinitrotoluene), Nitroglycerine, C-1,2,3,4 (RDX), and Mercury
Fulminate. They are divided into two categories: Primary and secondary high
explosives. Primary high explosives (See chapter II) are very sensitive to shock
and heat, and can be detonated directly by a flame or sharp blow. This group
includes mercury fulminate, TACC, etc. they are used in detonators to set off
secondary high explosives. Secondary high explosives are the type that are used
in quantity for demolitions and such, since they are relatively insensitive to
heat and shock. TNT, RDX and others are in this category. Since they are not
very sensitive to heat and shock, they must be detonated with a blasting cap
containing primary high explosives. Secondary high explosives have a multitude
of uses, from demolishing structures to building grenades and mines. they are by
far the most important type of explosives for the anarchist.
-=Fabrication of high explosives=-
To begin with, find a clean work area with good ventilation, as toxic
fumes are generated during several processes. Assemble all tools and materials
and be sure to read and understand each recipe fully before attempting it.
Once completed, finished explosives should be stored in a cool, dry place
until ready to use. Explosives should only be produced for a specific mission,
as they can become unstable from long term storage. Though this may seem like
common sense, I'll repeat it nevertheless: Do not smoke, use heaters, or
any type of flame near the work area! Non-sparking tools, such as those made
of wood or glass should be used at all times. Also, it is a good idea to keep
a bucket of icewater near at all times, as you can pour the reactants into
the water to stop a reaction that is getting to violent. Now that that's out
of the way, on to the recipes.
-=Plastic Explosive Filler=-
A plastic explosive filler material can be made using potassium chlorate and
petroleum jelly. It will detonate as a high explosive, and can be used in a
variety of demolitions projects, such as breaching barriers and constructing
booby traps. It can be detonated with a #8 commercial blasting cap or a standard
improvised cap.
Materials: Potassium Chlorate (Chemical supply store/mail order)
Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
Piece of Round Stick
Wide bowl or pan (For
Mixing ingredients)
Procedure:
1. Spread the potassium chlorate crystals thinly over a hard surface. Using
the round stick, crush them to a fine powder, similar in consistency to cake
flour.
2. Place 9 parts potassium chlorate powder and 1 part petroleum jelly in the
mixing container. Mix ingredients by hand, kneading paste to an even
consistency. (Gloves are recommended, as potassium chlorate can be a strong
irritant)
Store this mixture in a waterproof container until ready to use. This
explosive can be molded into blocks, shaped charges, etc.
-=Ammonium Nitrate/ Fuel Oil=-
Though it is technically a low explosive, it deserves mention here for a
number of reasons. First, it is perhaps the cheapest/easiest "real" explosive to
produce in quantity. The raw materials can be had for under $20 for 50 pounds of
explosive, and it is relatively safe an stable to work with. it is capable of
great destructive force, as seen in the World Trade Center bombing. This highly
useful recipe must then, be a part of this series.
Materials: Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer (Not less than 32% nitrogen,
used to green up lawns)
Fuel oil or Gasoline-Motor oil mix (1:1 ratio)
One flat board (i.e. 36x36")
6" section of 2x4 board
Bucket or other container for mixing ingredients
Cup or similar measuring tool
Procedure:
1. Spread the ammonium nitrate out on the board. Using the 2x4 piece, pulverize
the ammonium nitrate granules into a powder the consistency of cake flour. This
should take approx. 10 minutes. Proceed quickly to the next step, as these
particles tend to take up moisture from the air.
2. Mix one cup of fuel oil (Or 1:1 gasoline/oil mixture) with 16 cups of finely
powdered ammonium nitrate. stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Store this explosive in a waterproof container until ready to use. This
explosive can be detonated with a #8 commercial or standard improvised blasting
cap. It is useful in large pipe-bombs, cratering charges, and anywhere a large
quantity of readily made explosives is desired.
-=Urea Nitrate Explosive=-
This is a powerful high explosive that has the advantage of being made from
Urine, one of the most widely available substances anywhere. It is useful for
pipebombs and grenades.
Materials: Nitric Acid, 90% conc. (Chemical Supply Store)
(sp. gr. 1.48)
Urine
2 one gallon glass containers
Filtering material (Paper towel or finely textured cloth)
Aluminum Powder (Paint store, Chem. supply store)
*optional*
Heat Source
Measuring cup or spoon
Water
NOTE: Prepare mixture just before use.
Procedure:
1. Boil 10 cups of urine to 1/10 of it's volume (1 cup).
2. Filter the urine through a paper towel or fine cloth to remove impurities.
3. Slowly add 1/3 cup nitric acid to the filtered urine, and let the mixture
stand for 1 hour.
4. Filter this mixture as in step 2. The crystals that will collect on the
paper are the urea nitrate crystals.
5. Wash the crystals 3 times by pouring water over them. This removes excess
acid which could make them unstable.
6. Remove the crystals from the filtering material and allow to dry thoroughly
(Approx 16 hours)
Note: This explosive can be made more effective by mixing with fine
alminum powder. Add 1 cup of aluminum powder to every four cups of urea
nitrate.
This explosive may be detonated with a commercial #8 blasting cap or a
standard improvised cap. It works best when detonated in a confined space, such
as a pipe bomb or similar casing.
-=Conclusion=-
The recipes listed above should provide you with the means to accomplish
most demolitions projects safely and with minimum effort. While these are not
the most advanced explosives ever developed, they are easy to make, cheap, and
effective. As with any dangerous project, the manufacture of high explosives
must be done with the utmost caution. It is recommended that you read up on the
subject beforehand, though it is not absolutely required. See chapter I and II
for a list of information sources. One final note: Some of the materials listed
here, particularly the ammonium nitrate, may be harder to obtain in the wake of
the WTC bombing. Be careful and try not to arouse suspicion when buying this and
other materials. That's all for now, so be sure to check out these articles,
coming soon to a CRT near you: Plastic Explosives: Everything you wanted to know
but weren't sure who to ask, Fuses/Detonators/Delays, Basic Demolitions,
Glossary of Explosives info.
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