A nitro derivative of methane (CH3.NO2), obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also nitrocarbol. It has been used as a rocket fuel and as a gasoline additive to add power to the fuel, especially in racing cars.
The addition of nitromethane in fuel provides more power, and a smoother idle, thus making the engine easier to tune. The nitro also makes an engine require more careful tuning, however, to avoid overheating. Common nitro mixes range from 0% (FAI fuel) to 30%.
A highly combustible liquid that is the main ingredient in drag-racing fuels.
Nitromethane is used as an additive in model 'glow plug' engines to improve the specific output of the engine. It is made from chloroacetic acid and sodium nitrite (chemical symbol CH3NO2). more......
Produced specifically as a fuel for drag racing, it is the result of a chemical reaction between nitric acid and propane.
CH3NO2 , highly combustible racing fuel. Nitromethane is also a powerful paint solvent. Always use the proper safety equipment when working with Nitrometahne.
This is a fuel additive that increases a model engine's performance. The ideal nitro content (measured by percentage) varies from engine to engine, but you will typically find 10 to 30 percent on the hobby shop shelf.
A mixture of nitric acid and methane which is used to fuel TOP Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars; is also called nitro or top fuel.
Nitromethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3NO2. It is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a slightly viscous, highly polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent.
