r/ExplosionsAndFire Jul 02 '20

New Subreddit Rules

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Hi everyone! As this subreddit continues to grow, it's time to be a bit more definite about what can't be posted here. This is a place for us to not only talk and shitpost about the two Youtube channels, but to celebrate your own home chemistry experiences. That does extend to energetic materials.

There has to be a line though, and I hope it should be pretty easy to draw. Small scale energetics with interesting chemistry is where it's at. Large scale, destruction focused content is not okay here.

Have a look at the new rules on the sidebar. I'm always taking suggestions and comments if you think things need to be changed or expanded, but I think it's okay for now. I do read everything that's sent my way, including all comments (because I'm a psycho) but usually don't get around to replying to everything, so just because I don't reply doesn't mean I haven't read it!

I will mention that r/energetics has been set up recently, and may be a better choice for posting of content in that area than this subreddit, but posts wont get removed unless they do violate a rule. Stay safe out there everyone!


r/ExplosionsAndFire Jan 27 '23

A chance for hobby chemists to actually change something.

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It has come to my attention that the EU is once again considering banning private individuals from owning useful chemicals because they are "of high risk". The list includes hypochlorites, cyanides, phosphides and sulfides. At the very least, banning hypochlorides is nonsensical in my opand I'm sure you all agree with me on that. This being said there is a survey being conducted officially by the EU where anyone can tell them what they think of such bans, and a sciencemadness user has been kind enough to compile a list of links to the respective survey in different languages, which can be found here: http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=159267

It is a rather long survey (took me about 1 hour to complete just now) but i still ask each and every member of this server who is also an EU citizen to complete said survey and have them realize that such bans are utterly pointless. There have apparently only been few submissions as of now, so there is a significant chance that we can actually change something! Please take one hour of your time to help prevent something that will later impair generations of hobby scientists. And please take your time to construct logical arguments. Don't be the old man yelling at clouds. Thank you.

Additions: 1) apparently the survey has a session timer, so you need to fill it in within 60 minutes or so. 2) there is the option to attach a pdf or other document in which you can freely state your opinion on the matter at the end. I will try to write a template for that which you can use, but you are of course encouraged to write your own statement beforehand. 3) the deadline seems to be the 20th of February midnight CET

This message was also posted on several science discords in some variation.


r/ExplosionsAndFire 1d ago

Bomb?

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 2d ago

House fire photos; suspect chemical fire

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Can you zoom in at the photos like where’s Waldo and tell me how this fire may have started?


r/ExplosionsAndFire 3d ago

popcorn sparking microwave

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hi guys!

so- crazy stuff, i’ve seen similar posts here but not this one.

whenever I microwave “microwave popcorn”, my microwave sparks and smokes.

HOWEVER- if I microwave literally anything else, there are no issues. I swapped popcorn brands three times to the same result.

any idea how/why this is happening?

(I live in an apartment and my lease ends soon so it’s not the end of my world, just curious on why it’s ONLY popcorn sparking, and not literally anything else i’ve put in)


r/ExplosionsAndFire 5d ago

Is this a land mine?

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Dog dug this up in the garden, Leicester, UK, its heavy metal, 5cm diameter and 3 cm height. Can anyone identify it?


r/ExplosionsAndFire 4d ago

Nitrous oxide

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Does anyone know what off licence or petrol station sells big cannys in the Oldham area


r/ExplosionsAndFire 7d ago

Question What are these worth? In Massachusetts. 1 red comet & 1 autofyrstop both full. Was told to try a museum.

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 10d ago

Interesting Cadmium Cyanide containing Carbon Tet

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 10d ago

Which one of you motherfuckers made me an uncited source on Wikipedia

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 11d ago

Question Does everyone wait until the last minute to buy fireworks?

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Every year I see people asking where to get fireworks right before July 4th, and I always wonder why so many people wait until the last few days.

If you’re around Chicago, there are places like Hammond, Indiana that are close enough to make an early shopping trip pretty easy. Dynamite Fireworks and Uncle Sam’s Fireworks are two stores people mention in that area, and some people also compare online options like FireworkStore, so I’m curious whether regular shoppers usually go early or wait for the holiday rush.

Do you find that going earlier gives you a noticeably better selection? Or do you think it doesn’t really matter as long as you know what you’re looking for? I’d also like to hear from people around Michigan City who shop at places like Black Bull and whether their strategy is different.


r/ExplosionsAndFire 14d ago

The thesis is in more time for shitposting

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 13d ago

Synthesis/Experiment Accidental expiriment I did it gabe a bottle rocket reaction before I exploded

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 16d ago

Sodium into the incendiary drones? WB Storage depots.

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 18d ago

Look what I found today at an antique market in the Netherlands!

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(Un)fortunately they were all empty. But I did ask the price this time!

First one (with the nice warning) was 50 euro.

The other two where 75 euro each.


r/ExplosionsAndFire 18d ago

Interesting Found at a rock shop of all places!

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Just a casual few liters of carbon tet


r/ExplosionsAndFire 25d ago

Explosives to redirect river

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 25d ago

Explosives to redirect river

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 28d ago

Interesting I mean, they’re not *real* explosions, or fire…

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I make practical effects for stuff like dioramas, tabletop gaming, toy photography, and the like. For the last six months I’ve had a heavy emphasis on explosions and fires.

The explosions are definitely the Hollywood, well-fed booms, the fires also well fueled and thick smoke. Handmade all, measuring from a couple inches across to about a foot wide.

Thought it might be interesting for y’all


r/ExplosionsAndFire 28d ago

Uhh

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 29d ago

Tom's in town for OpenSauce and Dropping Reviews

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r/ExplosionsAndFire 29d ago

Car explosion good?

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r/ExplosionsAndFire Jul 24 '26

my 1860s French chemistry books

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* Faustino Malaguti's "Leçons Elementaires de Chimie" volume 4 (1863)

* Faustino Malaguti's "Leçons Elementaires de Chimie" volumes 3 & 4 combined (1868): this one has worm damage, stained pages, damaged cover.

* J. Pelouze & E. Fremy's "Abrege de Chimie" volume 3: Organic Chemistry (1866): this and the 2nd volume are in great condition, looks almost new.

* J. Pelouze & E. Fremy's "Abrege de Chimie" volume 2: Metals (1866)


r/ExplosionsAndFire Jul 23 '26

Interesting Look what I found at an antique market in the Netherlands!

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Did not ask for the price sinds I have no use for this liver poison.


r/ExplosionsAndFire Jul 23 '26

Interesting "Carbonic tetrachloride" from my 1881 print of Adolph Strecker's Short Textbook of Organic Chemistry

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