Nitrocellulose (also: cellulose nitrate, flash paper) is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. When used as a propellant or low-order explosive, it is also known as guncotton.
Uses of Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose is a major component of smokeless gunpowder (also see the section on guncotton below).
Early photographic film, especially black-and-white film prior to 1948.
Nitrocellulose membrane or nitrocellulose paper is a sticky membrane used for Western blots and immobilizing DNA.
It is also used for immobilization of proteins, due to its non-specific affinity for amino acids. Nitrocellulose is widely used as support in diagnostic tests where antigen-antibody binding occur, e.g. pregnancy tests, U-Albumin tests and CRP.
When dissolved in ether or other organic solvents, the solution is called collodion, which has been used as a wound dressing and carrier of topical medications since the U.S. Civil War. To this day it is used in Compound W Wart Remover as a carrier of salicylic acid, the active ingredient.
Collodion was also used as the carrier for silver salts in some very early photographic emulsions, particularly spread in thin layers on glass plates.
Magician's "flash paper", sheets of paper or cloth made from nitrocellulose, which burn almost instantly, with a bright flash, and leave no ash.
Nail polish
Hair coloring
Radon tests for alpha track etches
Nitrocellulose lacquer was used as a finish on guitars for most of the 20th century and is still used on some current applications. Manufactured by (among others) Dupont, the paint was also used on automobiles sharing the same color codes as many guitars, primarily Fender brands of guitars.
Nitrocellulose lacquer is also used as an aircraft dope, painted onto fabric-covered aircraft to tauten and provide protection to the material.
As a transportation medium for one-time pads, thus making the disposal of the pad complete, secure, and efficient.
Nitrocellulose is a major component of smokeless gunpowder (also see the section on guncotton below).
Early photographic film, especially black-and-white film prior to 1948.
Nitrocellulose membrane or nitrocellulose paper is a sticky membrane used for Western blots and immobilizing DNA.
It is also used for immobilization of proteins, due to its non-specific affinity for amino acids. Nitrocellulose is widely used as support in diagnostic tests where antigen-antibody binding occur, e.g. pregnancy tests, U-Albumin tests and CRP.
When dissolved in ether or other organic solvents, the solution is called collodion, which has been used as a wound dressing and carrier of topical medications since the U.S. Civil War. To this day it is used in Compound W Wart Remover as a carrier of salicylic acid, the active ingredient.
Collodion was also used as the carrier for silver salts in some very early photographic emulsions, particularly spread in thin layers on glass plates.
Magician's "flash paper", sheets of paper or cloth made from nitrocellulose, which burn almost instantly, with a bright flash, and leave no ash.
Nail polish
Hair coloring
Radon tests for alpha track etches
Nitrocellulose lacquer was used as a finish on guitars for most of the 20th century and is still used on some current applications. Manufactured by (among others) Dupont, the paint was also used on automobiles sharing the same color codes as many guitars, primarily Fender brands of guitars.
Nitrocellulose lacquer is also used as an aircraft dope, painted onto fabric-covered aircraft to tauten and provide protection to the material.
As a transportation medium for one-time pads, thus making the disposal of the pad complete, secure, and efficient.
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