Roland has long been thinking about bullets for the runner firearm, and the round lead bullets and bulk gunpowder are too backward. Considering Anna's processing ability, it is technically feasible to directly manufacture copper-shell fixed-load ammunition.
The key is how to ignite the black gunpowder filled in the shell without a reliable bottom fire.
The base fire of the early metal shell fixed-loading bullet was generally mercury lysate, which was extremely sensitive to impact. The trigger was pulled to trigger the striker, which triggered the mercury lysate at the bottom of the bullet to fire, thereby igniting the spray and shooting the bullet out of the gun chamber.
Unfortunately, he couldn't remember what kind of raw materials were needed to make mercury lyric acid. From the literal meaning, there must be nitric acid and mercury. However, the handwritten reaction formula shows that the reaction of these two substances will only produce nitric acid*mercury.
Moreover, just knowing the raw materials does not mean that the finished product can be successfully produced. Whether the solution has concentration and temperature requirements during the reaction process and whether the catalyst is required is also a key factor affecting the production of the finished product.
What's more, mercury lysate is easily triggered and exploded when manufactured due to its sensitive properties. If he is not careful, he will lose two fingers, so he has been reluctant to try it himself.
Therefore, Roland had to settle for the second best. He still used flintlock ignition when using a metal shell, which required Mars to enter the inside of the shell and ignite gunpowder.
Therefore, first of all, holes must be left at the bottom of the shell, and at the same time, gunpowder must be prevented from leaking out.
Obviously, there is an irreconcilable contradiction between these two points: the larger the opening, the faster the gunpowder leaks.If the opening is too small, it will be difficult for the sparks bursting out from flint to ignite the gunpowder inside.
He needs something that can be ignited by Mars smoothly, and at the same time block the openings to prevent gunpowder from leaking.
The first thing Roland thought of was nitrified cotton, commonly known as fire cotton.
This is also one of the few chemicals he remembers that can be used for weapons because the preparation material is very simple: cotton can be soaked in a mixture of two strong acids.
Acid is the most commonly used sulfuric and nitric acid, and there is no danger when preparing it.
He originally wanted to wait until he was recruited to the alchemist before conducting the trial production of the fire cotton, but now that he has made a seven-day appointment, he decided to roll up his sleeves and end up in person.
When he picked up the quill, he wrote his long-developed ideas on the draft paper.
First of all, cotton, preferably textile and undyed thin cotton yarn, is moved back from the Duke's Mansion, and is now piled up in the castle warehouse.
The cotton yarn needs to be degreased, otherwise the grease attached to the surface will hinder the progress of nitrification.
Most people who travel through time are familiar with the things that remove grease, which is sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda.
At the same time, it is also the raw material for making detergent: add sodium hydroxide solution to the oil, stir evenly, and then put it in the mold to solidify, and you can obtain detergent soap.
However, Roland has been busy developing industry and agriculture and fighting against foreign enemies, and has not had the time to develop such daily necessities.
As for how to make sodium hydroxide, the easiest one is probably electrolyzed salt water.So the prince discovered that in order to create a new type of bullet, he had to start with a DC generator first.
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Ashes walked by the Chishui River, feeling a little depressed.
Since the witches learned that her purpose was to advise the sisters of the Co-Aid Association to leave the border town, their attitude towards her has cooled down, no longer as enthusiastic as they had when they first met last night.
Moreover, she noticed that most witches practiced their abilities in the castle backyard, which shows that Roland also discovered ways to avoid being subjected to magical body ate.
The original intention of using this crucial piece of information to exchange for the witch's favor has been shattered. Apart from explaining the pros and cons to them alone and persuading them to leave, he has almost no choice.
What surprised Ash the most was that Roland Wimbledon's appearance did not change much, but his every move had an indescribable temperament, which was incompatible with the image of a playboy in the past.
Why is this happening?
He was obviously an incompetent person before, but the first thing he thought of when encountering things was to escape. Not to mention standing up for others, he was afraid of taking responsibility for what he did.
Thinking of that harassment, but a hated look made him fall to the ground in panic.
Tilly came to hear the sound, but he lied that he had fallen accidentally and blamed the Five Princess for finding such an ugly woman as a guard.
Since then, Ashes's perception of the Fourth Prince has dropped to its lowest point.
I thought such a person would be able to solve it, but today's negotiations were completely unavailable, especially after the other party said that they would have a one-on-one competition, she found that she could not even use force to threaten because the other party did not evade the question, but planned to answer her questions positively in the form of a competition.
At this time, threatening him personally will have no other use except to reduce the witch's favorability.
Ashes sighed. It would be great if she could be as smart as Tilly. Any problem would be solved in front of her. If she encounters this situation, she will definitely come up with a solution, right?
The ease and expectation of coming were gone. If I hadn't wanted to help Tilly as much as possible, Ash really wanted to take the ship to Bishui Harbor immediately and leave Ash Castle as soon as possible.
Before she knew it, she found that she had walked out of the town, and the other side of the river was no longer lush wheat fields, but uncultivated woodland.
Just as Ashes was about to turn around, a magical fluctuation suddenly came from behind her. She subconsciously turned her head, stabbed a dagger out of her cheek, and then slashed horizontally.
The surging magic power had turned into a huge wave, and Ashes felt that half of his cheek was stabbed and painful. The other party's coherent moves were obviously not something that ordinary people could do.
She no longer hesitated, let her body fall completely, avoided the dagger swept through her eyes, and ejected force with one foot to eject herself.
However, the other party disappeared out of thin air and appeared behind him again in the blink of an eye. Ashes didn't even see how the other party moved clearly.
She pulled out the giant sword and rotated her body around, causing the blade to whistle dullly. The speed was so fast that a large area of dust rose up on the ground.
The attack method without dead corners can remove any threat within the attack range of the sword body, but this move failed in the opponent's strange body movement. The giant sword swept across the black shadow position, as if it had not touched anything.
Oops, she thought to herself, her muscles were tight and she was about to take the opponent's next round of attacks, and the shadow disappeared from her.
The dust slowly landed on the ground, and the man was standing not far from her, playing with the dagger in his hand.
It's the nightingale.
Is this a warning?Ashes frowned.
Of course not. She put the dagger into her waist, I just wanted to see the strength of the extraordinary.
Yeah?I thought you wanted to say
I told you to leave Bianfeng Town quickly, otherwise I would be rude to you?Nightingale interrupted, "If that's the case, what's the difference between me and Hakara."
Hakara?Why did she mention the former leader of the Co-Assistance Association?Ashes thought puzzled.
You can persuade every sister with confidence. If someone is willing to leave with you, I think Your Highness will not stop you, and of course I will not.But... Nightingale paused, don't try to hurt or threaten His Highness Roland, otherwise I won't deliberately stabbing him next time.Speaking of this, she grinned and disappeared into the air. She enjoyed her life in the border town.
Sure enough, Ah still came to warn him, and Ash shook his head.
The key is how to ignite the black gunpowder filled in the shell without a reliable bottom fire.
The base fire of the early metal shell fixed-loading bullet was generally mercury lysate, which was extremely sensitive to impact. The trigger was pulled to trigger the striker, which triggered the mercury lysate at the bottom of the bullet to fire, thereby igniting the spray and shooting the bullet out of the gun chamber.
Unfortunately, he couldn't remember what kind of raw materials were needed to make mercury lyric acid. From the literal meaning, there must be nitric acid and mercury. However, the handwritten reaction formula shows that the reaction of these two substances will only produce nitric acid*mercury.
Moreover, just knowing the raw materials does not mean that the finished product can be successfully produced. Whether the solution has concentration and temperature requirements during the reaction process and whether the catalyst is required is also a key factor affecting the production of the finished product.
What's more, mercury lysate is easily triggered and exploded when manufactured due to its sensitive properties. If he is not careful, he will lose two fingers, so he has been reluctant to try it himself.
Therefore, Roland had to settle for the second best. He still used flintlock ignition when using a metal shell, which required Mars to enter the inside of the shell and ignite gunpowder.
Therefore, first of all, holes must be left at the bottom of the shell, and at the same time, gunpowder must be prevented from leaking out.
Obviously, there is an irreconcilable contradiction between these two points: the larger the opening, the faster the gunpowder leaks.If the opening is too small, it will be difficult for the sparks bursting out from flint to ignite the gunpowder inside.
He needs something that can be ignited by Mars smoothly, and at the same time block the openings to prevent gunpowder from leaking.
The first thing Roland thought of was nitrified cotton, commonly known as fire cotton.
This is also one of the few chemicals he remembers that can be used for weapons because the preparation material is very simple: cotton can be soaked in a mixture of two strong acids.
Acid is the most commonly used sulfuric and nitric acid, and there is no danger when preparing it.
He originally wanted to wait until he was recruited to the alchemist before conducting the trial production of the fire cotton, but now that he has made a seven-day appointment, he decided to roll up his sleeves and end up in person.
When he picked up the quill, he wrote his long-developed ideas on the draft paper.
First of all, cotton, preferably textile and undyed thin cotton yarn, is moved back from the Duke's Mansion, and is now piled up in the castle warehouse.
The cotton yarn needs to be degreased, otherwise the grease attached to the surface will hinder the progress of nitrification.
Most people who travel through time are familiar with the things that remove grease, which is sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda.
At the same time, it is also the raw material for making detergent: add sodium hydroxide solution to the oil, stir evenly, and then put it in the mold to solidify, and you can obtain detergent soap.
However, Roland has been busy developing industry and agriculture and fighting against foreign enemies, and has not had the time to develop such daily necessities.
As for how to make sodium hydroxide, the easiest one is probably electrolyzed salt water.So the prince discovered that in order to create a new type of bullet, he had to start with a DC generator first.
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Ashes walked by the Chishui River, feeling a little depressed.
Since the witches learned that her purpose was to advise the sisters of the Co-Aid Association to leave the border town, their attitude towards her has cooled down, no longer as enthusiastic as they had when they first met last night.
Moreover, she noticed that most witches practiced their abilities in the castle backyard, which shows that Roland also discovered ways to avoid being subjected to magical body ate.
The original intention of using this crucial piece of information to exchange for the witch's favor has been shattered. Apart from explaining the pros and cons to them alone and persuading them to leave, he has almost no choice.
What surprised Ash the most was that Roland Wimbledon's appearance did not change much, but his every move had an indescribable temperament, which was incompatible with the image of a playboy in the past.
Why is this happening?
He was obviously an incompetent person before, but the first thing he thought of when encountering things was to escape. Not to mention standing up for others, he was afraid of taking responsibility for what he did.
Thinking of that harassment, but a hated look made him fall to the ground in panic.
Tilly came to hear the sound, but he lied that he had fallen accidentally and blamed the Five Princess for finding such an ugly woman as a guard.
Since then, Ashes's perception of the Fourth Prince has dropped to its lowest point.
I thought such a person would be able to solve it, but today's negotiations were completely unavailable, especially after the other party said that they would have a one-on-one competition, she found that she could not even use force to threaten because the other party did not evade the question, but planned to answer her questions positively in the form of a competition.
At this time, threatening him personally will have no other use except to reduce the witch's favorability.
Ashes sighed. It would be great if she could be as smart as Tilly. Any problem would be solved in front of her. If she encounters this situation, she will definitely come up with a solution, right?
The ease and expectation of coming were gone. If I hadn't wanted to help Tilly as much as possible, Ash really wanted to take the ship to Bishui Harbor immediately and leave Ash Castle as soon as possible.
Before she knew it, she found that she had walked out of the town, and the other side of the river was no longer lush wheat fields, but uncultivated woodland.
Just as Ashes was about to turn around, a magical fluctuation suddenly came from behind her. She subconsciously turned her head, stabbed a dagger out of her cheek, and then slashed horizontally.
The surging magic power had turned into a huge wave, and Ashes felt that half of his cheek was stabbed and painful. The other party's coherent moves were obviously not something that ordinary people could do.
She no longer hesitated, let her body fall completely, avoided the dagger swept through her eyes, and ejected force with one foot to eject herself.
However, the other party disappeared out of thin air and appeared behind him again in the blink of an eye. Ashes didn't even see how the other party moved clearly.
She pulled out the giant sword and rotated her body around, causing the blade to whistle dullly. The speed was so fast that a large area of dust rose up on the ground.
The attack method without dead corners can remove any threat within the attack range of the sword body, but this move failed in the opponent's strange body movement. The giant sword swept across the black shadow position, as if it had not touched anything.
Oops, she thought to herself, her muscles were tight and she was about to take the opponent's next round of attacks, and the shadow disappeared from her.
The dust slowly landed on the ground, and the man was standing not far from her, playing with the dagger in his hand.
It's the nightingale.
Is this a warning?Ashes frowned.
Of course not. She put the dagger into her waist, I just wanted to see the strength of the extraordinary.
Yeah?I thought you wanted to say
I told you to leave Bianfeng Town quickly, otherwise I would be rude to you?Nightingale interrupted, "If that's the case, what's the difference between me and Hakara."
Hakara?Why did she mention the former leader of the Co-Assistance Association?Ashes thought puzzled.
You can persuade every sister with confidence. If someone is willing to leave with you, I think Your Highness will not stop you, and of course I will not.But... Nightingale paused, don't try to hurt or threaten His Highness Roland, otherwise I won't deliberately stabbing him next time.Speaking of this, she grinned and disappeared into the air. She enjoyed her life in the border town.
Sure enough, Ah still came to warn him, and Ash shook his head.