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Old 03-18-2007, 11:44 AM
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Default RE: can I add nitromethane to gas directly?

There is no way to know what the ambient temp was the day he threw in the match but that would surely matter. Since the flash point of nitromethane is 36C or about 97F there is the possibility that he was in 100+ degree temps and therefore he had vapor in his cup. Also, in his driveway, it may have been heated by the Sun to the point of vaporization. Since it would have to be in vapor form to burn and on a 100 deg day there would be vapor in the cup it is possible that it did burn. At least that is the way I understand it. If there are any chemists out there that can show where that is wrong please do, I will be greatful for the knowledge. [8D]