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Acetone Peroxide (AP) Synthesis

Acetone Peroxide

Acetone peroxide (triacetone triperoxide, peroxyacetone, TATP, TCAP) is an organic peroxide and a primary high explosive. It takes the form of a white crystalline powder with a distinctive acrid smell.
How to make TATP. Materials needed, sulfuric acid (H2SO4 from car batteries), Acetone (I use nail polish, a lot of impurities ) or paint stripper which is more concentrated. Hydrogen Peroxide (Diluted H2O2 between 6% and 12%, you can buy this in pharmacies), ice, safety equipments, and a refrigerator. Now mix 30 units of H2O2 with 15 units of Acetone in an ice bath, let it cool before adding 15 units H2SO4, MAKE SURE NOT TO EXCEED 10 DEGREES CELCIUS.  Keep in refrigerator after mixing for 24 hrs. after which crystals will form suspended in the liquid  filter this, and dry. AP sublimates in room temp. keep in proper containers in cool places. USE AFTER MAKING. Storing AP is not advisable.     


Image 1.1 small amouts of Homemade Acetone Peroxide (AP)


Image 1.2 image of AP from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Acetone-peroxide-trimer-3D-balls.png

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