Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

You can also turn it into a bomb. That would be neat.


As opposed to gasoline, hydrogen, or methane?


methane/hydrogen/kinda gasoline at least combust into relatively benign substances, what happens when ammonia burns?


The larger problem is when it doesn’t burn. Ammonia is nasty.


Nitrogen compounds, plus a bit of leftover ammonia. All in need of cleaning up.


Yes, those are quite flammable too.


They’re also all inflammable


paper is flammable. highly refined flour is flammable.

gas is combustible aka it explodes.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: