TM 31-210
Improvised Munitions Handbook
| Section V |
No. 4 |
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GELLED FLAME FUELS |
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| Gelled or past type fuels are often preferable
to raw gasoline for use in incendiary devices such as fire bottles. This
type fuel adheres more readily to the target and produces greater heat
concentrations.
Several methods are shown for gelling gasoline using commonly available materials. the methods are divided into the following categories based on the major ingredient: 4.1 Lye Systems 4.2 Lye-alcohol Systems 4.3 Soap-Alcohol Systems. 4.4 Egg White Systems. 4.5 Latex Systems 4.6 Wax Systems 4.7 Animal Blood Systems |
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