Pear anode removing the white deposit

[vyv_cox]

Off topic I know but, sadly times have changed and it's 54 years since school and I parted company. Kids can no longer blow tree stumps out or make fireworks, would most likely get arrested for having items of use to a terrorist or some such nonsense. Can't nip down to the post office either aged 14 for a 10 bob shotgun license.:sorrow:

We made our gunpowder using sodium chlorate, sold as weedkiller. Also made fuses by soaking string in the same stuff and drying it on the hot water tank at home. Now they put something in it to prevent it from exploding.

 

[RichardS]

We made our gunpowder using sodium chlorate, sold as weedkiller. Also made fuses by soaking string in the same stuff and drying it on the hot water tank at home. Now they put something in it to prevent it from exploding.

Don't forget the sugar. Granulated worked well but you got more bang for your buck with caster or icing sugar. :encouragement:

Richard

 

[VicS]

We made our gunpowder using sodium chlorate, sold as weedkiller.

Don't forget the sugar.

Richard

And I know someone who lost an eye playing with chlorate/ sugar mixes.

 

[Boo2]

once you have dissolved your zinc anodes in the HCL, makes zinc chloride, fantastic for soldering with, better than any shop bought flux...

Aka Bakers Fluid, sold in shops as soldering flux

Boo2

 

[Hydrozoan]

Off topic I know but, sadly times have changed and it's 54 years since school and I parted company. Kids can no longer blow tree stumps out or make fireworks, would most likely get arrested for having items of use to a terrorist or some such nonsense. Can't nip down to the post office either aged 14 for a 10 bob shotgun license.:sorrow:

To cheer yourself up again , take a look at the HSE's page on trends in work-related injuries and ill health in Great Britain since the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974. http://www.hse.gov.uk/Statistics/history/index.htm

And your lachrymose 'sorrow' emoji :sorrow: also serves as a useful reminder of the care needed when using strong hydrochloric acid. :encouragement:

 

[VicS]

Aka Bakers Fluid, sold in shops as soldering flux

Boo2

Killed spirit !

ITYWF that Bakers fluid also contains ammonium chloride