[AR] Re: Mythbusters panel at Comicon mentioned a "myth" I've heard in "r...
- From: "Ray Rocket" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "ar0cketman@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC)
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- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 13:18:54 -0700
On Fri, 8/1/14, Paul Mueller <paul.mueller.iii@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In my cryogenics training years ago, I was told that LOX spilled
on asphalt would create a gel that was very impact
sensitive. I don't know if it's true or not.
Sure, asphalt paving always has coated sand grains loose on the surface. Add
LO2 in the right proportions and get instant monopropellant gel. I'm guessing
sand particle friction initiates the reaction.
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