Nitromethane in Calgary
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All need to do is mix Propane with Nitric Acid... its a homemade jobby... lol
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
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Holy Macro!
I was able to get a 30% Nitro. The car moves as a small jet plane. Some other driver recognize the movement right away and they come close to race. I had one BMW 500 grade today.
The cars in the mirror dissapear quickly, but new ones come from the front so this is the thing to watch.
For anybody interested I got it from PMS HobbyCRaft on 32 Ave and 19 st NE.
I was able to get a 30% Nitro. The car moves as a small jet plane. Some other driver recognize the movement right away and they come close to race. I had one BMW 500 grade today.
The cars in the mirror dissapear quickly, but new ones come from the front so this is the thing to watch.
For anybody interested I got it from PMS HobbyCRaft on 32 Ave and 19 st NE.
Last edited by adamstasiak; Dec 8, 2010 at 06:55 PM.
Re: Nitromethane in Calgary
All need to do is mix Propane with Nitric Acid... its a homemade jobby... lol
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
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I bought a gallon of this stuff and poured half of it to the tank, so I have 2 liters of it in the shack on my backyard. How should it be stored?
The guy at the hobby store keeps it on the shelf for everybody to touch.
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All need to do is mix Propane with Nitric Acid... its a homemade jobby... lol
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
Oh wait, it says at 350-450C... Wonder what happens if you mess that up?
Preparation
Nitromethane is produced industrially by treating propane with nitric acid at 350–450 °C. This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane. The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O., which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester. These alkoxy radicals are susceptible to C-C fragmentation reactions, which explains the formation of a mixture of products.[1]
Although inexpensively available, nitromethane can be prepared in other methods that are of instructional value. The reaction of sodium chloroacetate with sodium nitrite in aqueous solution produces this compound:[2]
ClCH2COONa + NaNO2 + H2O → CH3NO2 + NaCl + NaHCO3
Something interesting on its burning properties...
14.7 lbs. of air is required to burn 1 pound of gasoline, but only 1.7 lb. of air for 1 lb. of nitromethane. Since an engine’s cylinder can only contain a limited amount of air on each stroke, 8.7 times more nitromethane than gasoline can be burned in one stroke. Nitromethane, however, has a lower energy density: Gasoline provides about 42–44 MJ/kg whereas nitromethane provides only 11.3 MJ/kg. This analysis indicates that nitromethane generates about 2.3 times the power of gasoline when combined with a given amount of oxygen.
My Nitro/gas ratio is now at 1/100.
Tomorrow I will go double.
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comes in contact with acid, or base, it becomes impact sensitive (ie it could explode on impact with something). Also, if you want that oxygen, run a nitrous injection kit. Nitro will destroy your engine oil.
But hey, it's your car, so rock out with your c*** out.
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Just want to mention that AUDIFORUM.CA does not endorse anything that could potentially cause bodily harm as a result of information posted on this forum.
I personally believe that mixing of chemicals and or fuels should be left up to the professionals at the race track. I also suspect that some of these backyard mixtures and addatives could cause premature engine failure for which AUDIFORUM.CA would not be responsible.
I personally believe that mixing of chemicals and or fuels should be left up to the professionals at the race track. I also suspect that some of these backyard mixtures and addatives could cause premature engine failure for which AUDIFORUM.CA would not be responsible.
