From: earlcp@idirect.com   
      
   henry@spsystems.net (Henry Spencer) :   
      
   > In article ,   
   > John Carmack  wrote:   
   > >...If you mixed powdered AlH3 into 98% peroxide... modest   
   > >modifications to our X-Prize vehicle to make an SSTO filled with that.   
   > > Probably fearfully explosive, but it would be worth some carefull   
   > >testing to see...   
   >   
   > The mere suggestion is enough to make me want to dive for cover. :-)   
   > Especially since, if memory serves, the standard preparation process   
   > for AlH3 leaves some organic solvent in it.   
      
   Flying a X-Prize class rocket = Balls of Brass.   
      
   Flying a 90%+ H2O2 rocket = Balls of Iron.   
      
   Flying a mixed Alcohol/Peroxide rocket = Balls of Steel.   
      
   Flying a mixed AlH3/98% H2O2 rocket = Balls of ?????   
      
                  Earl Colby Pottinger   
      
   PS. My vote is uranium.   
      
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