Fulminate CNO 2Hg -done

All heating was done with a hot plate rather than a naked flame heater for these tests. 

We used 65% pure Nitric Acid (HNO3). If the purity is too high, it is dangerous and difficult to store because it reacts easily and will burn severely. The Mercury (Hg) was stored with water. The water floated at the top of the solution, and is used to protect us from the radiation given of by Mercury (Hg). 

We used 50% concentrated Nitric Acid (HNO3). The Mercury (Hg) didn t react very well. We had to continuously heat it to cause a reaction, which would subside every time we took the heat away. Eventually, a small amount of Mercury Fulminate (CNO)2Hg crystals were formed (maybe 0.3gm) which we left to dry. Their qualify was so useless that we threw them away. Using Nitric Acid (HNO3) of concentration less than 65% will cause useless results like this. 

It is less sensitive than Fulminate but it has greater power of detonation. 

When we put small stones in it, it becomes more sensitive for impact. 

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