
Nitrocellulose Solid
Nitrocellulose Solid ( or "NC") - 12% Nitrogen1 Lb. makes up to approximately 4 gallons of solutionDissolve in Acetone, Acetate or MEK to make your own Nitrocellulose Lacquer.This nitrocellulose solid is a fluffy fibrous, cotton-like, substance that must be shipped in water. To make your own nitrocellulose lacquer, simply dry it out in a tray under dry airflow then dissolve 1 to 1.75 oz. Nitrocellulose per Quart of Acetone. For an extra thick concentrate, mix 3.5 oz. of Nitrocellulose per Quart of Acetone.Maximum absorption is approximately 4.5 to 5.0 oz. NC per quart of Acetone for a jelly-like viscosity.-----The benefit of solid NC over a pre-made lacquer is you can set the concentration to what you need. Binding smoke stars, make a 3-5% solution Binding stars a 6-15% solution Making ematches or dragon eggs a 10% solution Coating fuse mix up a heavy 15-20% solution It's very versatile compared to tracking down and buying different "cuts" for various applications. Plus, you can more