Ray wrote -
>I understand that gunpowder will ignite if soaked in 100 proof or
>stronger spirit. Anything weaker prvents the gunpowder from burning.
Is that what they meant by 'proof' - you could easily prove its strength?
>This equates to around 50% (?) ethyl alcohol by volume.
I think 70proof = 40%
>Incidentally,
>as someone explained, meths (metho in Oz) is ethyl aclohol adulterated
>with methyl alcohol to avoid its being classed as an alcoholic drink,
>thereby avoiding duty. I believe a purple dye is added, together with
>ipecacuana (spelling?), which is an emetic to prevent consumption by
>those so inclined.
Makes sense. Purple dye not added in Oz, unlike the UK. Don't know about
the ipecac emetic - haven't tested it :-)
Andrew
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