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Book on chemicals

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Book on chemicals
Released9 July 2003 (Update)
Also calledVolatile chemicals - Experimental Test Notes
MembersYes
Quest itemThe Dig Site
Properties
TradeableNo
EquipableNo
StackableNo
NoteableNo
OptionsRead, Drop
ExamineIt's about chemicals, judging from its cover.
Values
Value1 coin
High alch0 coins
Low alch0 coins
Weight0.51 kg
Advanced data
Item ID711
LinkMOID

The Book on chemicals, or Volatile chemicals - Experimental Test Notes, is part of The Dig Site quest. It has some information on how to make a Chemical compound that can be used to destroy some blocks.

After the quest it can be found on the shelves in your house.

Transcript

Volatile chemicals - Experimental Test Notes.

In order to ease the mining process, my colleagues and I decided we needed something stronger than picks to delve under the surface of the digsite. As I already had an intermediate knowledge of Herblore, I experimented with certain chemicals and invented a compound of tremendous power that, if subjected to a spark, would literally explode. We used vials of this compound with great effect, as it enabled us to reach further than ever before. Here is what I have left of the compound's recipe:

1 measure of ammonium nitrate powder;
1 measure of nitroglycerin;
1 measure of ground charcoal;
1 measure of ?
Unfortunately the last ingredient was not noted down, but we understand that a certain root grows around these parts that was used to very good effect...

Changes

Date Changes
5 July 2005
(Update)

The item's examine was changed from "It's about chemicals, judging from its'[sic] cover." to "It's about chemicals, judging from its cover."

RuneScape 2
Beta
29 March 2004 –
present
  • Pages 1-2
    Pages 1-2
  • Pages 3-4
    Pages 3-4

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