I recall some time ago that Albert9x19 had released some documentation detailing the process and chemistry behind synthesizing double-base smokeless powder at home. I can’t seem to find the recipes anywhere though. Anyone know where they might be? I didn’t see it on the index.
As lame (and dangerous) as this suggestion might sound veritasium released a video a few days ago about Alferd Nobel. In it is EVERYTHING you need on how to make it, including safety warnings. It’s a pretty fun watch. Hopefully, it hasn’t been censored since release.
Edit: the only part he glances over is the recipe for nitrocellulose, which, having made it is probably the easiest part.
Smokeless requires some dangerous chemistry, nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin are sensitive, more than you’d think. I would start with production and storage of those before you even consider trying smokeless. If you can make, test, and store those, you’ll be fine. The rest of the process is just stabilizing it.
edit: if you live in a place that you can buy smokeless, just buy it. The juice ain’t worth the squeeze.
Nitrocellulose is extremely flammable, but so is commercial smokeless. Nitroglycerin is so sensitive it will go boom boom if you sneeze too hard.
I don’t believe Albert ever actually released his work and it’s not clear it’s actually being actively worked on any longer.
I do think that @notsuspekt is correct that if you want the recipe for practical purposes, and you’re in the US, it makes little sense to DIY it. But I do think it’s a worthy area of research and I’d like to see someone revive the project.
