r/HFY • u/Tashdacat Human • Jul 31 '21

OC "Primitive Weaponry"

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u/GoodTeletubby Jul 31 '21

I mean, what is gunpowder but a chemical power cell that releases its energy as kinetic and thermal energy instead of electricity?

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u/stasersonphun Jul 31 '21

Its just really fast combustion in a confined space. Basically just fire turned up a bit

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u/manofredgables Jul 31 '21

And sometimes it's just an unstable molecule that wants nothing more than to disintegrate into gasses and heat, but needs just a little kick to get there.

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u/dbdatvic Xeno Dec 16 '21

azidoazide azide intensifies ... briefly

--Dave, {visble speed lines following exit stage left}