Not that I plan on doing this... But what if one was to take a powder like varget and crush it up to someone along the consistency of flour? just a random thought i had haha
Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
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Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
It would screw up the burn rate as that is controlled in the coatings.
Cheers,
Doc
It would screw up the burn rate as that is controlled in the coatings.
Cheers,
Doc
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
Not a good idea! It would change the burn rate from gun powder to a flash powder. More than likely would blow the gun up in your face.
Then you might get a static charge and get a suprise.
Leave them in the intended form.
Terry
Not a good idea! It would change the burn rate from gun powder to a flash powder. More than likely would blow the gun up in your face.
Then you might get a static charge and get a suprise.
Leave them in the intended form.
Terry
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
haha yea i figured it would end up going something undesirable and by no means would I ever try something like this except in a strictly controlled environment...
But I was just curious
haha yea i figured it would end up going something undesirable and by no means would I ever try something like this except in a strictly controlled environment...
But I was just curious
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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^^^LMAO!^^^
Some manufacturers have advised against even tumbling loaded rounds in a vibe tumbler because of the "chance" it could partially break down into finer powder and create an overpressure condition.
Don't be a Public Service Announcement!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
^^^LMAO!^^^
Some manufacturers have advised against even tumbling loaded rounds in a vibe tumbler because of the "chance" it could partially break down into finer powder and create an overpressure condition.
Don't be a Public Service Announcement!
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
It sounds like a very ambitious attempt at the Darwin Award! I think you have a very good shot at success if you attempt your controlled experiment.
Gets popcorn...Makes note to check "Odd News" on Yahoo more often.
It sounds like a very ambitious attempt at the Darwin Award! I think you have a very good shot at success if you attempt your controlled experiment.
Gets popcorn...Makes note to check "Odd News" on Yahoo more often.
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: suasponte</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not a good idea! It would change the burn rate from gun powder to a flash powder. More than likely would blow the gun up in your face.
Then you might get a static charge and get a suprise.
Leave them in the intended form.
Terry </div></div>
You would be treading on very dangerous grounds if you tried this for all the reason posted.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: suasponte</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not a good idea! It would change the burn rate from gun powder to a flash powder. More than likely would blow the gun up in your face.
Then you might get a static charge and get a suprise.
Leave them in the intended form.
Terry </div></div>
You would be treading on very dangerous grounds if you tried this for all the reason posted.
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
haha no worries I'm smart enough to know not to do this..
It was just out of curiosity. I assumed finer particles would burn much faster but I didn't know what exactly that would result in.
haha no worries I'm smart enough to know not to do this..
It was just out of curiosity. I assumed finer particles would burn much faster but I didn't know what exactly that would result in.
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
Absolutely! I would not hesitate to go through it. Do it now! +++++++P! YES!
Absolutely! I would not hesitate to go through it. Do it now! +++++++P! YES!
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
The modern powders are in specific forms, and with specific coatings to control the rate of burn.
Crushing the powder gives the smaller particles a larger surface area in which to give more volume to burn, and <span style="font-style: italic">quicker</span>. The old time black powder consisted of small particles or even in fine powder form, which is why it burned <span style="font-style: italic">sooo fast</span> and makes great bombs.
I don't think there is a way to experiment with crushing smokeless powder and igniting it in a "controlled experiment". You won't have any idea how fast it will burn. The only control you have is the amount of powder in a pile, and standing back with a fire extinguisher, welding goggles and burn ointment.
The modern powders are in specific forms, and with specific coatings to control the rate of burn.
Crushing the powder gives the smaller particles a larger surface area in which to give more volume to burn, and <span style="font-style: italic">quicker</span>. The old time black powder consisted of small particles or even in fine powder form, which is why it burned <span style="font-style: italic">sooo fast</span> and makes great bombs.
I don't think there is a way to experiment with crushing smokeless powder and igniting it in a "controlled experiment". You won't have any idea how fast it will burn. The only control you have is the amount of powder in a pile, and standing back with a fire extinguisher, welding goggles and burn ointment.
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The modern powders are in specific forms, and with specific coatings to control the rate of burn.
Crushing the powder gives the smaller particles a larger surface area in which to give more volume to burn, and <span style="font-style: italic">quicker</span>. The old time black powder consisted of small particles or even in fine powder form, which is why it burned <span style="font-style: italic">sooo fast</span> and makes great bombs.
I don't think there is a way to experiment with crushing smokeless powder and igniting it in a "controlled experiment". You won't have any idea how fast it will burn. The only control you have is the amount of powder in a pile, and standing back with a fire extinguisher, welding goggles and burn ointment.</div></div>
If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The modern powders are in specific forms, and with specific coatings to control the rate of burn.
Crushing the powder gives the smaller particles a larger surface area in which to give more volume to burn, and <span style="font-style: italic">quicker</span>. The old time black powder consisted of small particles or even in fine powder form, which is why it burned <span style="font-style: italic">sooo fast</span> and makes great bombs.
I don't think there is a way to experiment with crushing smokeless powder and igniting it in a "controlled experiment". You won't have any idea how fast it will burn. The only control you have is the amount of powder in a pile, and standing back with a fire extinguisher, welding goggles and burn ointment.</div></div>
If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
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Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"???
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
</div></div>
Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"???
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
</div></div>
Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"???</div></div>
HAHAHAHA!!!! Classic!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
</div></div>
Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"???</div></div>
HAHAHAHA!!!! Classic!
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
</div></div>
Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"??? </div></div>
Yep, but has to be wrapped in NASA grade tinfoil.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WARDOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: treebasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a buddy that works in a lab you could run your own experiment with a bomb calorimeter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter
</div></div>
Can a <span style="font-style: italic">mailbox </span>be considered a "calorimeter"??? </div></div>
Yep, but has to be wrapped in NASA grade tinfoil.
Re: Random question..crushing powder to be finer ?
Well, atleast get it on video if you do. It would make a great afterschool special. *kids...don't try this at home* kinda thing.
Well, atleast get it on video if you do. It would make a great afterschool special. *kids...don't try this at home* kinda thing.
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