Re: Cyanide and almonds

John Rudiak (wizard@laplaza.org)
Mon, 02 Feb 1998 09:34:14 -0700 (MST)

On Fri, 30 Jan 1998 Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com wrote:

>
> >>>Oh yes, this same safe contains a bottle of Picric Acid!
> STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM PICRIC ACID. IT IS A VERY UNSTABLE HIGH EXPLOSIVE
> AND IF YOU FOOL WITH IT, WE WILL ALL READ ABOUT YOUR DEATH.
>
>
Picric acid is stable as long as ther is moisture present, it is when ir
dries that it becomes a contact explosive,.

I have had a bottle of picric acid on my chemical shelves for over 20
years, and it has survived several moves, etc.

John