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FERTILIZER AN-AL EXPLOSIVE -- A dry explosive mixture can be made from
                              ammonium nitrate fertilizer and fine
                              aluminum powder.

MATERIALS:
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 Ammonium nitrate fertilizer (not less than 32% nitrogen)
 Fine aluminum bronzing powder
 Measuring container, mixing container, two flat boards, storage
container


PROCEDURE:
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1)  METHOD 1 - To obtain a low velocity explosive

  a.  Use measuring container to measure four parts fertilizer to
      one part aluminum powder and pour into the mixing container.
      (ie. 4 cups fertilizer to 1 cup aluminum powder)

  b.  Mix ingredients well with the wooden rod.

2)  METHOD 2 - To obtain much higher velocity explosive

  a.  Spread a handful at a time of fertilizer on the large flat
      board and rub vigorously with the other board until the
      large particles are crushed into very fine powder that looks
      like flour (10 minutes per handful.)

NOTE: Proceed with step B below as soon as possible since the powder
      may take moisture from the air and become spoiled.

  b.  Follow steps A and B of method one (above.)

3)  Store the explosive in a waterproof container.


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