Making TNT

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In this video, the creator discusses and demonstrates the synthesis of TNT, a notorious explosive, emphasizing that the process is dangerous and should only be performed by trained professionals. The video begins with an introduction and background at 0:00, then moves to primary nitration of toluene to produce mononitrotoluene at 2:15, followed by dinitrotoluene at 4:50, isolation and washing at 6:15, final nitration to trinitrotoluene at 9:30, isolation and purification at 11:15, final yield at 16:20, burn tests at 16:55, and concludes with an outro and extra footage at 17:30. The creator also notes that all product is destroyed at the end to avoid fire hazards and legal issues.