Book of experimental chemistry/Transcript

Volatile chemicals - Notes on experimental chemistry.

In order to ease the mining Process, my colleagues and I decided we needed something stronger than picks to delve under the digsite. As I already had an intermediate knowledge of herblaw, I experimented on certain chemicals, and invented a compound of tremendous power, which, if subjected to a spark would literally explode. We used vials of this compound with great results, as it enabled us to reach further than ever before. Here is what I have left of the compound's recipe:

1 measure of ammonium nitrate powder, 1 measure of nitroglycerin, 1 measure of ground charcoal. 1 measure of ?

Unfortunately the last ingredient was not written down, but we understand that a certain root grows around these parts that was used to very good effect...