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I would like to know How can i create a simple (Maybe Complex) Chemical that can be used as an explosive.


I would like to use it to blast A regular cardboard box. 




It depends!


### Can you regrow lost organs?


If you're genetically close to a newt and can easily regrow organs lost in an explosion, you should give triacetone triperoxide (TATP) a try. Cool an equimolar mixture of acetone and 50% hydrogen peroxide to 0 °C, add some drops of concentrated sulfuric acid and let it come to room temperature **without stirring**. After 24h, collect the precipitate and dry it **carefully**.


**TATP is extremely shock sensitive - one careless scratching and you're done - and has a Trauzl value similar to that of TNT!**


If you feel by now that you better shouldn't play with it: **You are right!**


### What about a something less suicidal?


On contact with water, calcium carbide forms calcium hydroxide and releases ethyne:
$$\ce{CaC2 + 2 H2O -> Ca(OH)2 + C2H2 ^ }$$


This might be enough to burst a sealed container. Alternatively, you might consider to ignite a mixture of ethyne and air. **In any case, take care!**


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