nitromethane
Explosive organic solvent
Nitromethane is a simple organic compound used as a solvent and as fuel for high-performance engines.
Drag racers and model aircraft use nitromethane because it releases more energy per combustion cycle than gasoline: The top fuel dragster runs on nitromethane.
It's also a precursor in organic synthesis and, because of its explosive potential, a regulated substance.
Acceleration-built race vehicle
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- powerplantFacility producing electricity
injection · carburetor · premix · tuning · jetting · mixture · detonation · supercharger
Ease of catching fire
- vaporsGaseous exhalations
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
ignition · combustible · inhalation · ventilation · MSDS · storage · handling · PPE
Bonded atomic group
- organicFrom living matter
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- polarityState of opposing forces
chemical formula · density · liquid · laboratory · industrial · reagent · miscibility · boiling point
Forceful forward motion
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
- two-strokeEngine firing each revolution
- exhaustUse up entirely
- torqueRotational force measurement
horsepower · dynamometer · idle · tuning · castor-oil
Drag racing sanctioning body
- speedwayMotor racing venue
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- slicksSmooth racing tires
staging · acceleration · slingshot · rail · championship
dragster
Acceleration-built race vehicle
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
powerplant · injection · carburetor · premix · tuning · jetting · mixture · detonation · supercharger · blower
flammability
Ease of catching fire
flashpoint · ignition · combustible · inhalation · ventilation · MSDS · storage · handling · PPE · corrosive
molecule
Bonded atomic group
- organicFrom living matter
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
polarity · chemical formula · density · liquid · laboratory · industrial · reagent · miscibility · boiling point · molecular weight
thrust
Forceful forward motion
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
- two-strokeEngine firing each revolution
- exhaustUse up entirely
torque · horsepower · dynamometer · idle · tuning · castor-oil
NHRA
Drag racing sanctioning body
- speedwayMotor racing venue
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
slicks · staging · acceleration · slingshot · rail · championship
nitromethaneregular unleaded
nitromethanealkane
Saturated hydrocarbon series
octane · heptane · mineral oil · paraffin
nitroglycerin, nitrogen, methane, nitrate, methanol, nitro, methyl, nitrite, nitros