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Offline micro97

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need help in my diy fire gel experiment
« on: September 30, 2024, 08:57:04 AM »
I'm trying to make a fire gel by mixing mussel shells and vinegar to get calcium acetate, then I mixed the calcium acetate in 70% ethyl alcohol. I'm expecting formation of a gel-like substance but nothing is happening. Is there anything that needs to be changed in my method?

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Re: need help in my diy fire gel experiment
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2024, 12:11:45 PM »
I wonder if 70% ethanol is not too weak for sterno making. It is all in concentrations.
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