Re: [meteorite-list] Picric acid

2023-01-15 Thread John Lutzon via Meteorite-list 

   Appreciated information and insight,

 Thank you Mark, Sang, etc. Good site information! 
 Will re-calculate, evaluate.

  Many thanks, 
 John   
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  From: Mark Hammergren 
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  Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2023 1:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Picric acid


  Metallic picrate salts are notoriously sensitive explosives, particularly 
anhydrous nickel. Unless that is your desired end product, there are far better 
choices for meteorite etchants.


  On Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 12:52 PM John Lutzon via Meteorite-list 
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 Hello,

  Anyone with experience with Picric acid as a meteorite etchant?

  Thanks, John 

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Re: [meteorite-list] Picric acid

2023-01-15 Thread Mark Hammergren via Meteorite-list 
Metallic picrate salts are notoriously sensitive explosives, particularly
anhydrous nickel. Unless that is your desired end product, there are far
better choices for meteorite etchants.

On Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 12:52 PM John Lutzon via Meteorite-list <
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>  Hello,
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>   Anyone with experience with Picric acid as a meteorite etchant?
>
>   Thanks, John
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Re: [meteorite-list] Picric acid

2023-01-15 Thread Kevin Hopkins via Meteorite-list 
Very unstable.  If old , it is shock sensitive and explosive.  I suggest a 
different organic acid.  

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> Hello,
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>  Anyone with experience with Picric acid as a meteorite etchant?
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>  Thanks, John 
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[meteorite-list] Picric acid

2023-01-15 Thread John Lutzon via Meteorite-list 


 Hello,

  Anyone with experience with Picric acid as a meteorite etchant?

  Thanks, John 
  
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