The chemical reaction generates gas, rapidly increasing internal pressure until the container expands and explodes .
Historically, picric acid was used as a powerful explosive (called Lyddite) during World War I, though it is famously unstable and shock-sensitive . Homemade Chemical Bomb Events and Resulting Injuries Acid Bomb (Original)
In a legal and safety context, an —often referred to as the "original" MacGyver or bottle bomb—is a type of Homemade Chemical Bomb (HCB) . In the world of techno, is a track
In the world of techno, is a track by the influential Dutch DJ and producer Miss Djax (Saskia Slegers), released on her 2009 album Gunslinger through Djax-Up-Beats. For example, in Maine, making one without a
Known as the "Acid Queen," Miss Djax’s work typically features the signature squelching, resonant sounds of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, which defines the "acid" subgenre of techno.
Building these is considered a serious crime in many jurisdictions. For example, in Maine, making one without a permit is a Class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison.