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[@pmvcallan]

For an explanation, Calcium carbonate from the egg shells is reacted with the acetic acid to form calcium acetate. The alcohol crashes the calcium acetate out of solution here to form the fluffy gel, but its better to use much higher concentrations of calcium acetate with less water. For better results its best to evaporate off the majority of the water with vinegars/weak acetic acid solutions and concentrate the calcium acetate solution. Then you can mix much higher ratios of alcohol into it.

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thanks for the help bro!

[@davidinthedesert3532]

Isn't TUMS calcium carbonate? Couldn't you grind up a bottle of TUMS? Would it work? I don't use many eggs.

[@wolfganghuhn7747]

God lord, that is worse than a 12 year old

[@pazsion]

Well yes but tums would cost more and also contains zinc and magnesium too. It could work and burn hotter… but your paying for what would be free

[@revmsj]

So what? Distill the mixture to evaporate off the water? At what temperature? Or would it be best to run the mixture through a desiccant before adding the isopropyl alcohol??

[@WeebRemover4500]

thats very impressive, as a chemist im saying that. if you want to make true fuel tablets, its not too difficult, you take a mixture of methanol/ethanol and pass the fumes of this over redhot copper wire, or silver wire. you do this with an small airpump the alcohols oxidize into formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, which reacts to form hexamine, urotropine. you may do this with a glass jar, it just has to quickly seal tight. you dont need to be a chemist to do this. the alcohol might start burning and might pop it all apart so be ahead of this, just in case.

[@simonwinwood]

❤ great comment

[@willcool713]

I just bought calcium acetate in bulk. I used it with my own moonshine to make hand sanitizer over the lockdown shortages. If you make it thick enough, with little enough water, it's sorta like Sterno, but not as stable. I've had luck packing it into used tea light tins. (Of the ones I buy, the short size fits pretty neatly over the taller ones, as a lid.) They're reusable, too. It melts pretty easily, so I have thought of adding gelatin or agar to make it more stable, but never have tried. I have a Trangia-clone alcohol stove, and I don't think one of those tins burns quite as hot as that, but pretty close. It melts too easily to keep in anything but a bottle as it is, imo.

[@__WJK__]

Technically, since isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol is part of the recipe, it would be cheaper & faster to just use/burn plain rubbing alcohol in a mini DIY alcohol burner. Also, since rubbing alcohol burns with a blue flame, it burns much cleaner than things that produce orange flames, which give off dangerous carbon monoxide. That said, I eally enjoy these videos, thank you for sharing them!

[@OMNZero]

soot less soot or soot free = "'"clean burning"'" 🤔welding class con Uncle Robert flame color indicates ° temperature temp ° ¿si? 🤔 perhaps hotter hoter flame = cleaner 🤔

[@nachtkind46]

yes, the hotter the flame, the more complete the combustion is. the more complete the combustion is the less soot /byproducts are produced. @@OMNZero

[@nachtkind46]

while it may be cheaper and faster to burn plain iso alcohol (or ethanol) it is still more difficult to store in some situations, and it isn't very effective as a fire starter. but for a camping stove it would work well.

[@dangeary2134]

Any which way, it gives an awful odor when burned. It’s not as clean as one would want it.

[@Nitsirtriscuit]

Youve got that backwards. A reducing flame (CO is a reductant) burns blue, while fully oxidized flames burn yellow. Welding torches aim to be blue to avoid oxidizing the metal, but on full blast they mix too much air and oxidize. Blue isopropyl flame is smooth flowing and doesn’t get enough oxygen mixed, thus it produces more CO. In this case the flame is flapping, not smooth, so it will be getting oxygen mixed in, while also acetate contains two oxygens which will help to oxidize the flame early. Last, burning calcium also produces orange-red, which combined with blue from the alcohol and acetic carbs would appear yellow.

[@collincluff7955]

I make my own alcohol by fermenting table sugar and distillation. This being said, I prefer to have something which can be used for a variety of purposes. Ie, disinfectant, fuel, antiseptic, and recreational activities. 😅

[@anim8torfiddler871]

This is about creating a flammable alcohol GEL from the Calcium Carbonate of the Egg shells and vinegar. Well demonstrated, but not quite so exotic as the title suggests. The Burning the gel still leaves a little residue. Carrying Isopropyl Alcohol has its disadvantages, but if you use a metal fuel bottle, that's pretty safe. I think it's worth making some of this gel, and maybe carry it in a small paint can with a lid that's really secure.

[@walterfisher9795]

Keep up the great work that you do and post. I love your amazing videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. God bless you and your family.

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thanks a lot! Come again, I will always be glad to see you on my channel! 🤝🤝🤖

[@Nick_Danger]

Please, what is that package that you open at 17 seconds that has 4 pellets and a small folding stove for emergency. I'd love to get some of those for friends. I'd also like to know what that cook kit is and where a person could find it. Loved the video, I've begun saving egg shells to try this one out, thank you for the good instruction.

[@andersonsidrack5499]

Muito legal, seus vídeos são muito bons, conhecimento e distração garantidos. Vou tentar fazer igual. Parabéns e boa sorte.

[@nerapsnart]

Good to know stuff! Unfortunately at this time, it's cheaper to buy actual fuel gel pots which are running about $.10 per ounce vs. the necessary ingredients to make your own.

[@sparklysparks77]

I agree. $1 USD for a decent 300 g solid alcohol pot that will burn mildly for probably 30 minutes. Or, you can stick a toilet paper roll into a metal jar, soak it with anhydrous bioethanol, probably 500 ml (also 1 USD per liter) and have a larger burner that will go for 2 hours, give or take.

[@MrRebar15]

*Mr. Robo* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless. ((New Sub!))

[@Doctor-Robo]

I am very pleased that you like my work. Thank you!🤝🤖

[@WildManDanWMD]

These ideas are all great experimental projects. Can you determine the safest, most economical, efficient? BTUs are what the industry uses to base prices. Please use that to compare your efficiency. As you know there is a large contingent of off grid members. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks.

[@ViiKing_]

Welcome back, friend!

[@Doctor-Robo]

Hello, my friend! I'm glad to see you again too!

[@pplo]

I made this recipe a while ago and, although it worked fine (a variation of yours) it separated later, into 2 phases, unforming the gel. Either I used some wrong concentration or proccess, or this needs some kind of stabilizer

[@champprill1527]

wow.. thanks friend

[@Doctor-Robo]

Hello! I hope you enjoyed this video! Thank you!

[@Gunny1971]

Love your doxie!

[@NBC_NCO]

Very nice to see commercial free content.

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@samuelfellows6923]

🙂 - I would been able to watch this on “dumb” KZbin h

[@fuelban]

Highly intresting video again thanks... Thom in Scotland.

[@yellakikijoe-El8X]

This is such a beautiful & very intriguing video knowledge wise. Love it❤❤❤. Thanks for sharing...and am now an addict of your channel ✔️

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@johnruckman2320]

I remember using gel gas for burning burn piles. Are there other uses for gel gas, such as in a stove, motor fuel - semi solid propellant, etc?

[@wrenchforahammer8317]

Awesome channel. Subscribed!

[@Doctor-Robo]

Hey! I am very glad that now you are with us! 🤝🤖

[@brice2597]

If you need a flammable liquid to make this why not just use that as á fuel

[@__WJK__]

Exactly right! However, one could “technically” produce more fuel for less, if they had an endless free source of eggshells + the final “solid” product would be “slightly” more stable/safer than a flammable liquid. But there’s also a safety issue with this recipe, since it produces an orange vs blue flame, this means the recipe does not burn as clean/pure as rubbing alcohol & will actually produce a fair amount of carbon monoxide, which could be dangerous without proper room ventilation.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Isopropyl alcohol can be a little tricky in an outdoor setting. Easy to spill, easy to knock over an alcohol stove, and the flame is almost invisible in daylight.

[@AaronHendu]

​@@anim8torfiddler871i fill my stoves with cellulose sponge...it keeps most of the alcohol inside if you accidently tip it. I used to use alcohol stoves a lot, but found wood is easy to find and then you dont have to cary fuel. I have a tiny diy camp stove that works with wood, or i can put a diy alcohol burner in it.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

@@AaronHendu Great method!

[@Bekirpier]

I liked your channel. There should be more channels like this.

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thank you very much!

[@curtwuollet2912]

You've reinvented Sterno.

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@LeonardMagnusson]

westport wa.state here and watched it. put mr robo in my favorites come back later. 5 am here. yes i liked it.

[@Doctor-Robo]

Hello! Come again, I am glad to welcome you!

[@tracybowling1156]

When I clicked on this video, I KNEW your channel would be good. I love how you are your own sponsor! We should all be. I WILL be watching more of your videos, and it's nice to meet you!😊

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@maurolimaok]

Nice channel.

[@erwinvanherle469]

I'm gonna binchwatch all your videos. Greetings from Belgium

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

binge watch, just fyi. Greetings from west Texas!

[@gregjones3660]

Is good?

[@lagunafishing]

I have methanol which produces a very clean burn, glacial acetic acid 99.9% and 25Kg of calcium carbonate in the form of crushed oyster shell. Would you suggest I give it a try?

[@MrMichaelLudgate]

I use this too, interesting less from perspective of application rather stability. Methanol is highly volatile with empty space in a storage container quickly attaining ability to be flammable, so this could hugely improve handling... But be extra careful in preparation, it's already poisonous and highly flammable. Even if successful, due to the danger vs much safer isopropanol, I'd still want good storage safety.

[@ArminSchnur]

Calcium acetate decomposes into acetone and calcium carbonate at temperatures above 160°C.

[@IamJiva]

is it flamable itself, same like dry tablets? or extra alcohol necesarry to add there even if a have free AAcid?

[@ridingvenus]

Where is that folding burner available?

[@mahmoodmoossavi243]

Thank you.

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@MohAwad-mw2oz]

Great video menn, thank you..and you too best wishes

[@drexorakarobert9218]

I tried to listen to this video all the way through, but the s's on the synthetic voice was earsplitting

[@skyhigh6089]

Nice dedicating a good chunk of the video to advertise your amazing and unique (your words) experiments, but we are here to find how to refill Sterno cans.

[@mahmoodmoossavi243]

Thank you Sir.

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@CalvinPuah]

subscribed!

[@Doctor-Robo]

👌🤝👍

[@ryzezee8543]

how was car fuel turned into solid particles?

[@mashumichelle]

Good job Thank you

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thank you! Come again, I'll be glad!🤝🤖

[@John.Doe-OG]

I'd be interested to see how you made your grape juice alcohol. (not for drinking)

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Bro, you make some cool shit. Hell yeah, im in!

[@pedroferreira4134]

Interesting. Have to try that, just for the fun of it.

[@Doctor-Robo]

👌💪

[@troydorr4867]

Wow, very cool bro!

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@christopherchisanga4845]

This is good my dear

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thank you! Come again, I'll be glad!🤝🤖

[@cosmefulanito5933]

Dry solid alcohol does not exist. Please do not do clickbaits. Thumb down for that.

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

He described the reason for the title, did you notice the match that he used out of that blister pack. Those matches were the source of the idea behind this video, and those matches are commonly referred to as being made of "dry alcohol".

[@pj_ytmt-123]

Oh great now we know how to turn liquid rocket fuel into solid rocket fuel right here on youtube. You just need chickens! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@JoseValencia-fr8wh]

The knife is dope

[@danutculache92]

Spasiba druzei!

[@Doctor-Robo]

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[@jasmineholdren3896]

I love your content

[@Doctor-Robo]

I am very pleased that you like my work. Thank you!🤝🤖

[@rajensubba6004]

Amazing,,,, bro.

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thanks bro!

[@DiyEcoProjects]

2:52 OOo! fun edit

[@Doctor-Robo]

😀🤝

[@DiyEcoProjects]

@@Doctor-Robo Btw, ive been a fan of yours a long time now. Very interesting burners, thank you brother. Blessings from the UK

[@Bigtigerboy1ILYC]

"Grape Juice Alcohol"... Hennessy?? xD

[@Wyi-the-rogue]

Wine

[@Verified_69]

What is 30% acidity?

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

Ace hardware sells 30% vinegar, at least the ones near me do. Typically vinegar is sold at 5% - 8%. So if you buy this, you need to let a container of it sit out without a lid or heat it gently(no boil) to more rapidly evaporate much of the water, so that the strength of the vinegar rises.

[@MilesProwerTailsFox]

Half of the video is other videos on your channel Why?

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

So that people like me who have not seen any of those videos he mentioned will be made aware. There are many comments here making suggestions, adding thoughts about how to use the product made, how to improve it, dangers of using anything flammable, and other comments that are what most would consider valuable contributions. I find it hard to believe your comment would be considered of much value, because it is a common behavior for content creators that are looking to grow their channel, especially when their demographics show that most viewers are not subscribers. Hope that helps!

[@en2oh]

Sadly, you’re not going to get far with a digital voice narration

[@moreasleon4378]

From Eygpt with love ❤

[@Doctor-Robo]

🖐Eygpt. Thank you! Come again, I'll be glad!🤝🤖

[@AbdolazimHasseli]

What is the reaction that made the gel?

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

look at the first comment, it is described

[@catgynt9148]

Thanks for sharing this insightful, educational video. Using egg shells to produce calcium carbonate was terrific. Regarding your wife’s opinion, imagine how Mrs. Edison must have berated her husband, Tom, when he used some of her cotton thread for a filament in his light bulb invention... Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together. Peace brother

[@Doctor-Robo]

Thank you very much for your kind comment, I really appreciate it! All the best to you too!

[@azimovwatts6425]

the shells already have calcium carbonate, he made calcium acetate

[@pumancat]

Where's the video for the glow in the dark knife?

[@OMNZero]

regular water aS2b distilled agua ¿si?

[@pazsion]

Acetic acid is vinegar

[@kerrylyons305]

One has the use of fire yet it's creating fire that's the issue. Yet a knowledgeable person can create this for a society.

[@blazebi47]

Could you store and use this in a Zippo lighter I wonder?

[@nathanmathews3090]

No zippos rely on gravity feeding while TECHNICALLY its possible. Practically it just doesn't have the same draws needed

[@blazebi47]

@@nathanmathews3090 oh okay,thank you for the clarification 😊

[@orangejuice7156]

"my spouse thought I was insane" the way you added that so casually had me dying 😂😂😂

[@kerrylyons305]

Selfless or selfish which do you decide?

[@Kingtrollface259]

Fishing trips ,now your talking

[@rolfsrolfs]

Er jeg første som lurer på hvorfor det har blitt mangel på vitamin-d? Ja, noe kommer av hudfarge og melanin i huden. En del sykdom vil også tømme kroppen for vitamin-d. Husk på at du kan få for mye kalsium etter høy dose vitamin-d da den hjelper det å ta opp mye mer kalsium.

[@ZoofyZoof]

Talk with your voice or don't talk at all. This is an interesting video for sure, but I can't sit through just two minutes of it because of the AI voice.

[@simonwinwood]

❤

[@Doctor-Robo]

😀🤝

[@MrHichammohsen1]

I actually subscribed before but KZbin unsubbed me

[@Doctor-Robo]

Yes, this happens sometimes. But I'm glad you're with us again!

[@stephanieplatt6138]

Amazing I wish my husband were alive to see this

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

Just Drink it instead 😂

[@Doctor-Robo]

🤣

[@callumdimmick870]

home made sterno

[@Simcore999]

Not practical compared with prices of a fully made product

[@mabb6969]

I like videos with human voices, except if a human beeing has a handicap which makes it necessary for him or her or hen to use mechanical voice

[@Doctor-Robo]

This is Mr. Robo's channel, that's why there's such a voice! 🤖

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Absolutely can't stand any channel which uses robot voices. I'll tell YT to not recommend this channel so it no longer appears on my home feed.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

It's a shame too. Seems like there's a lot of cool and interesting things on this channel, but if they all have a robot voice narrating, I won't be watching.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

I hear a whole lot of me's and I's and look what I can do's, and hear very little empathy in your almost robotic sounding voice. Now someone might argue, well that's the point, his channel is named Mr. Robo. But is it...? Or is it a mask to make people think that because he tends towards narcissism? Behaviour and what gets done usually points the way someone is. And as always with a negative critique, I hope that I am wrong, or at least partially wrong.

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

😂🤣, too stupid to be stupid. I would say that yes, you are impartially wrong!

[@kerrylyons305]

Your need to understand fire is a lesser understanding of mine own to yourself

[@geoffschulz]

Is this narration generated by AI? Nobody talks like that!

[@Youshallbeeatenbyme]

If anyone tries this, remember that storing any types of DIY fuel is always going to bring with it an explosion hazard. Please do your research on the proper ways to store any form of DIY fuel, as well as the types of storage devices you use.