50 BMG IN LIQUID NITROGEN

Published on December 10, 2016
Duration: 6:44

This experiment tests the ignition of a .50 BMG round after submersion in liquid nitrogen. While the initial BB gun impact on the first round didn't ignite it conventionally, the gunpowder burned out like a rocket. The extreme heat from this event significantly melted the BB gun's barrel, highlighting the power of .50 BMG ammunition even under extreme cold conditions.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG round submerged in liquid nitrogen was tested for ignition. While the BB gun impact didn't cause a conventional explosion, the gunpowder burned out like a rocket motor. The extreme heat generated also significantly melted the BB gun's barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Materials & Goal
  2. 01:08Experimental Setup: BB Gun & 50 BMG
  3. 02:23Liquid Nitrogen Submersion
  4. 03:53The Shot: Frozen 50 BMG Ignition
  5. 05:19Post-Experiment Analysis & Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round was put in liquid nitrogen and fired?

After being submerged in liquid nitrogen, a .50 BMG round was struck by a BB. While it didn't fire conventionally, the gunpowder burned out like a rocket motor, and the heat significantly melted the BB gun's barrel.

Can extreme cold affect .50 BMG ammunition ignition?

This experiment suggests that while extreme cold from liquid nitrogen cools the .50 BMG round, it doesn't prevent ignition. The propellant still reacted, though the ignition process was altered, burning slowly rather than exploding.

What was the effect of the .50 BMG ignition on the BB gun?

The intense heat generated by the burning .50 BMG gunpowder caused significant melting of the BB gun's plastic and metal muzzle components. This demonstrates the immense energy released by the .50 BMG cartridge.

Was the .50 BMG round successfully ignited by the BB gun?

The BB gun's impact on the primer of the first .50 BMG round was insufficient for a conventional ignition. Instead, the gunpowder burned out through the casing, and the second, frozen round did not fire at all.

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