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by xrcv
Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Well, I don't see any dangers with such small volumes of hydroxy gas. The only thing you can damage is probably your hearing. :)
And yes i plan on posting damage pics, however there was s little accident with the electrolyser(accidentally plugged the outlet tube and as the pressure build up it ...
by xrcv
Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

I have a design that separates h2/o2, but haven't build it yet. It's basically two plates separated by a porous membrane. I don't know where you could find the membrane though. :)
by xrcv
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Well, i've no idea who larda is, but i guess he's cool. :lol:
by xrcv
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Not to be a killjoy - it's a lovely cannon... but you should be made aware of hydrogen embrittlement.
Many metals, but most notably steels, are severely weakened by contact with high(er) concentrations of hydrogen, as hydrogen diffuses into the metal, and forms tiny pockets of high pressures ...
by xrcv
Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Yep, the thing with light projectiles is totally true. A few times i tried shooting a long drill bit(bout 10 grams i guess). It didn't even come out of the barrel. Light projecticles like small nails and ball-bearings work fine though. And yes, stainless steel is expensive. I get it for cheap or ...
by xrcv
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:27 am
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

how do you know you have enough? is hydrogen safe to use in pvc or is it best to use metal? can you explain the electrolocis machine more.

1.A 40 sec run of the electrolyser is enough to fill the chamber.

2.The power of hydrogen is highly overrated and i think there won't be any problem using it ...
by xrcv
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:37 am
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Oook , so here's the electrolyser:
Electrolyser Diagram
Electrolyser1
Electrolyser2
Electrolyser3


The whole thing is less than a foot high.For electrolyte i use baking soda. When i run it at 12v it puts out about 100cc/minute(haven't measured it though, just think so). There are a couple ...
by xrcv
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

he do not pressurize it. he just takes the air out and put hydrogen and oxygen in.

NICE gun there! expect some steel hybrids from you :)
yep, no pressure. only 1x
the gun is all stainless steel simply because i have easy access to s.s tubes, a welding machine, and i like s.s. It's not because of ...
by xrcv
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

we obviously misunderstood each other, so no it's not airtight. that's easily fixable though, but i think i'll just make another one (maybe bigger)
by xrcv
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

none :) but burst disc is a good idea especially considering the c/b ratio.may add one in the future
by xrcv
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

it is. completely 8)
by xrcv
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: Miniature Cannons
Topic: Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon
Replies: 40
Views: 17502

Stainless steel Hydrogen cannon

Ok, so here's my stainless steel mini combustion. :)

Some specs:
Chamber volume: 40 cc/cm3
Chamber length: 1,5"
Chamber dia.:1,4"
Barrel volume: 3cc/cm3
Barrel length: 9"
Caliber: 0.08"
Ch/Brr ratio : 13
As you see there are 2 s.s tubes going in the chamber. The first is the hydrogen/oxygen mix ...