To: July 4th
VX Binary
O-Ethyl O-2-diisopropylaminoethyl methylphosphonite (QL) is initially located in one canister, while elemental sulfur is located in a separate canister. When the weapon is fired (or otherwise delivered), a disk between the canisters ruptures, and the two components react in flight to produce VX.
Hence, "binary." Two components mixed to create one.
73 posted on
02/21/2004 11:12:31 AM PST by
July 4th
(George W. Bush, Avenger of the Bones)
To: July 4th
D***. I should read farther! (Note to self: drink more beer!
83 posted on
02/21/2004 11:17:22 AM PST by
Maigrey
(Kerry is the epitome of Bipartisanship - He's on both sides of every issue.)
To: July 4th
Thanks. Makes perfect sense now that you explain it. It's amazing the amount of stuff I learn here.
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