31 lines
861 B
Markdown
31 lines
861 B
Markdown
## Acetone
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**Formula**
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$C3H6O$
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**Pyrotechnics use**
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Solvent
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**Description**
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Acetone is a very volatile flammable liquid that is commonly used as a solvent.
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Nitrocellulose, parlon and red gum dissolve very well in acetone. The solution
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of nitrocellulose is called nitrocellulose lacquer. Working with acetone can be
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difficult as compositions dry out very quickly. The evaporation of the acetone
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also causes cooling of composition, sometimes even below 0° C. This can result
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in condensation of water.
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**Sources**
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Acetone can usually be bought at any paint store. Making acetone at home is
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very impractical and unnecessary as it can be bought just about anywhere at low
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cost.
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**Hazards**
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Acetone is very volatile and flammable. Acetone vapour is heavier than air and
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spreads over the ground. Only work with acetone outside or in a well ventilated
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area.
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