Can Fat Be Used To Create Dynamite?

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In summary, Tyler and the narrator in the movie Fight Club gather human fat from a lypo suction clinic and boil it to create nitro glycerin. This is a dangerous and illegal process, and it is not advisable to attempt it at home. Other alternatives, such as using chemically pure glycerine and other chemicals, are available for making explosives. Additionally, making explosives is a risky and potentially deadly endeavor, and it is not recommended to engage in such activities.
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In the great movie, Fight Club, tyler and the narrator travel go to the lypo suction clinic and gather up human fat. They boil the fat and then let it harden in the refriderator. Tyler then says they could scoop off a layer of glycerine from the top and add nitric acid to create nitro glycerin. then i forget what he says but he says another ingredient which would make dynamite

anyways I am not planning on going to lypo suction clinic and stealing bags of fat, but is this concept actually possible, if one were so inclinced could fat be boiled, gylcerine collected then nitric acid added?
 
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Why human fat? Is a pig's fat that different?
 
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i don't know, apprently human fat has a higher salt count or sumthing?
 
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you can get glycerine out of vegetable oil as well. It is a by-product of making bio-diesel.
 
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blimkie said:
if one were so inclinced could fat be boiled, gylcerine collected then nitric acid added?
No. One needs to add sulfuric acid as part of a dehyration reaction. And one normally uses chemically pure glycerine. DO NOT ATEMPT THIS AT HOME! Besides the fact that it is illegal to make explosives in one's home, it is very dangerous.
 
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Tri Nitro Toluene
and
Nitro Glycerin

are pretty different chemicals. I haven't heard of making one out of the other. But i believe there was that explosive cotton which was a cousin to each.

besides this would be completely stupid to make in your house. Even terrorists don't try. Their job is to bomb someone else. Not themselves. If you don't have high quality equipment making it, a very good chance it could explode. Which is by any possible trigger which adds energy. A Shake, heat, friction, etc.

The process and handling of the explosive is much to tricky. which is why they try to use other alternatives.

Say for example. You could easily make a bunch of rocket fuel. Aluminum+iron+ammonium percholrate. this usually burns very very hot. So hot that water can be used as a fuel source. hydrogen and oxygen separate and just burns hotter. So you can have your main burn in the rocket. With water as a booster. Which in my area water is pretty cheap, not to far away from the great lakes. So in essence this explosive power is strong. but not that problematic as nitro.

but again to make any significant amount of these explosives. FBI or the Mounties will come meet you asking what your doing with it. Highly suggest you don't do anythingstupid.
 

FAQ: Can Fat Be Used To Create Dynamite?

Can fat really be used to create dynamite?

Yes, it is possible to use fat as an ingredient in dynamite. In fact, fat has been used as a component in explosives for centuries.

How does fat become explosive?

In order for fat to become explosive, it needs to be mixed with a strong oxidizing agent, such as nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate. This creates a highly combustible mixture that can be used as an explosive.

What types of fat can be used to create dynamite?

Animal fats, such as tallow and lard, are commonly used to create dynamite. However, vegetable fats, such as palm oil and soybean oil, can also be used as long as they are properly processed and refined.

Is using fat in dynamite safe?

Fat used in dynamite can be dangerous if not handled properly. It is highly flammable and can cause explosions if exposed to heat or flames. Therefore, it is important to follow proper safety protocols when handling and storing fat-based explosives.

How does using fat in dynamite affect the environment?

Using fat in dynamite can have negative impacts on the environment. When the fat is burned, it releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere. Additionally, the production of nitroglycerin, which is used to create dynamite, can lead to water pollution if not properly managed.

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