Posts by svrn

1. 2021-10-31 at 11:56 AM UTC in Ammonpulver
   

   svrn Yung Blood
   Nobody? Also open to advice on alternative propellants
2. 2021-10-27 at 1:24 PM UTC in Ammonpulver
   

   svrn Yung Blood
   Anyone used it before? It apparently hasn't been in wide use since WWI, but it's very easy to make (85:15 ammonium nitrate to charcoal) and appears to be superior to black powder (no flash, no smoke, no residue, similar ballistic properties) though it has a few significant downsides.
   
   1. it absorbs moisture from the air
   2. the crystal structure breaks down at around 30°c, making the compound finer, leading to a more rapid decomposition (burst barrels)
   
   both of which can probably be mitigated by using thick, sealed casings or cartridges.