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DIY Smokeless powder recipe? (self.reloading)

submitted 2 months ago by digitalnimbus to c/reloading

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I recall some time ago that Albert9x19 had released some documentation detailing the process and chemistry behind synthesizing double-base smokeless powder at home. I can't seem to find the recipes anywhere though. Anyone know where they might be? I didn't see it on the index.

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[–] hunteroftheyellowdog 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Hello everyone, I once read a kind of "recipe," but haven't tried it myself yet. This recipe is more about reducing the burn rate of nitrocellulose by adding two components so that it can be used as smokeless powder for pistol ammunition. But as I mentioned, I haven't tried it myself. Use at your own risk! Here the "recipe":

"crude yet somewhat effective. its my first attempt, it works OK but is a little too dirty still since I added to much graphite. I will try again soon.

10 gram nitrocellulose powder ; 5ml ad blue/urea ; 0.5 gram graphite powder

The powder was first dissolved in acetone then the urea and graphite where added and mixed in, it was left to dry then powdered. if attempting then add waaayyy less graphite, maybe around 0.2 / 0.1 gram instead."

[–] MetallicFOSS 1 points 1 month ago

How does one make nitrocellulose into a powder?