137 Reclamation of RDX from C-4 Explosives

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Jolly Rogers Cookbook Version

 · 28 Dec 2019

  

Reclamation of RDX from C-4 Explosives            by the Jolly Roger 

     RDX can be obtained from C-4 explosives with the use of gasoline. It can  
be used as a booster explosive for detonators or as a high explosive charge. 

Material Required 
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Gasoline 
C-4 explosive 
2 - pint glass jars, wide mouth 
Paper towels 
Stirring rod (glass or wood) 
Water 
Ceramic or glass dish 
Pan 
Heat source 
Teaspoon 
Cup 
Tape 

NOTE: Water, Ceramic or glass dish, pan, & heat source are all optional. The  
RDX can be air dried instead. 

Procedure: 
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1) Place 1-1/2 teaspoons (15 grams) of C-4 explosive in one of the pint jars.  
Add 1 cup (240 milliliters) of gasoline. 

NOTE: These quantities can be increased to obtain more RDX. For example, use 2  
gallons of gasoline per 1 cup of C-4. 

2) Knead and stir the C-4 with the rod until the C-4 has broken down into small  
particles. Allow mixture to stand for 1/2 hour. 
3) Stir the mixture again until a fine white powder remains on the bottom of  
the jar. 
4) Filter the mixture through a paper towel into the other glass jar. Wash the  
particles collected on the paper towel with 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of  
gasoline. Discard the waste liquid. 
5) Place the RDX particles in a glass or ceramic dish. Set the dish in a pan of  
hot water, not boiling and dry for a period of 1 hour. 

NOTE: The RDX particles may be air dried for a period of 2 to 3 hours. 

                              --------------Jolly Roger