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Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose (also known as cellulose nitrate or guncotton) is a highly flammable compound produced by treating cellulose with nitric acid and sulfuric acid. its chemical formula is C6H7O2(OH)3 and It is commonly found explosives, lacquers, some other types of plastics. Nitrocellulose is highly combustible and has been historically used as a propellant in firearms and artillery shells, it has applications in the production of photographic film , and a binder in paints and coatings. Although being in many things it is still quite dangerous as it is flammable and explosive.
History
History
A Chemist by the name of Christian Friedrich Schönbein accidentally created gun cotton now known as nitrocellulose when he spilled nitric acid and cleaned it with his wife's cotton apron. Schönbein would come to see it react and found that when heated it would explode releasing a cloud of black smoke, thus he named it guncotton.
Significant uses
Significant uses
Explosives: Nitrocellulose is used in dynamite and smokeless gunpowder.
Lacquers: Used in varnishes and lacquers for glossy finishes on wood, metal, and plastic.
Photographic Film: Base material for capturing and preserving images in photographic film since its light-sensitive.
Paints and Coatings: Acts as a binder in paints and coatings.
Musical Instruments: Used as a finish for musical instruments like guitars and pianos to protect and make them look better.
Medical Applications: Nitrocellulose membranes are used in diagnostic tests for protein and nucleic acid separation.
Industrial Adhesives: Fast-drying and strong adhesives for woodworking and packaging applications.
Leather Goods: Provides a glossy finish and durability to leather goods like handbags and shoes.
Physical apearance
Physical apearance
Pingpong balls
Pingpong balls
Pingpong balls are made of nitrocellulose making them flamable.
Varnish
Varnish
The varnish on the guitar is made from nitrocellulose.
Gunpowder
Gunpowder
modern gunpowder contains nitrocellulose since it ends up with a smokeless product.
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