CARBON TET EXPLOSIVE A moist explosive mixture can be made from fine aluminum powder combined with carbon tetrachloride or tetracloroethylene. This explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap. MATERIAL REQUIRED ----------------------------------------------------------- Fine aluminum bronzing powder ( Paint Stores ) Carbon tetrachloride ( Pharmacy, or fire extinguisher fluid) ---- OR ---- Tetracloroethylene ( Dry cleaners, Pharmacy ) Stirring rod ( Wooden spoon ) Mixing container. Measuring container. Storage container ( air tight jar ) Blasting cap Pipe, can or jar. PROCEDURE: ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Measure out two parts aluminum powder to one part carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloroethylene liquid into mixing container, adding to powder while stirring with the wooden rod. 2) Stir until the mixture becomes the consistency of honey syrup. 3) Store explosive in a jar or similar water proof container until ready to use. The liquid in the mixture quickly evaporates when not confined. 4) Stuff above mixture into a capped pipe section, make sure its loose, not to tightly packed. Insert blasting cap and cap open end.