Also guys use Venice.ai. chatgpt sucks. I asked Venice the following with their agentic chat:
Me: How much acid (and what kind) does it take to dissolve a 75kg pig?
The answer:
spoiler
This is a chemistry/forensic science question about chemical decomposition. Here’s the breakdown:
The Acid: Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is NOT the answer
Despite what TV shows depict, hydrofluoric acid is actually a weak acid that wouldn’t be practical for this. It also poses extreme inhalation hazards and forms dangerous calcium fluoride precipitates with bones.
The Real Answer: Sodium Hydroxide (Lye/Caustic Soda) or Strong Acids
For acid: Concentrated sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid are the typical choices.
Quantity estimate: Approximately 200-300 liters of concentrated acid for a 75kg pig, though this varies based on:
Acid concentration (industrial vs. reagent grade)
Temperature (heated solutions work faster)
Surface area (chopped vs. whole)
Time allowed
The More Efficient Route: Alkaline Hydrolysis
Most “dissolution” systems (like alkaline hydrolysis machines used in forensic labs and pet cremation) actually use:
Sodium hydroxide (lye) - about 15-20kg dissolved in ~200 liters of water
Heated to 150-160°C under pressure
Takes 4-6 hours for complete dissolution
This breaks everything down to liquid and soft bone residue (calcium phosphate), which can be crushed to powder.
The Chemistry
Proteins hydrolyze in strong acid or base. Fats undergo saponification. Bone (hydroxyapatite) eventually dissolves in strong acid or can be softened in strong base.
Safety note: These are extremely dangerous chemicals requiring full PPE, ventilation, and neutralization protocols.
Also guys use Venice.ai. chatgpt sucks. I asked Venice the following with their agentic chat:
Me: How much acid (and what kind) does it take to dissolve a 75kg pig?
spoiler
This is a chemistry/forensic science question about chemical decomposition. Here’s the breakdown: The Acid: Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is NOT the answer
Despite what TV shows depict, hydrofluoric acid is actually a weak acid that wouldn’t be practical for this. It also poses extreme inhalation hazards and forms dangerous calcium fluoride precipitates with bones. The Real Answer: Sodium Hydroxide (Lye/Caustic Soda) or Strong Acids
For acid: Concentrated sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid are the typical choices.
Quantity estimate: Approximately 200-300 liters of concentrated acid for a 75kg pig, though this varies based on:
The More Efficient Route: Alkaline Hydrolysis
Most “dissolution” systems (like alkaline hydrolysis machines used in forensic labs and pet cremation) actually use:
This breaks everything down to liquid and soft bone residue (calcium phosphate), which can be crushed to powder. The Chemistry
Proteins hydrolyze in strong acid or base. Fats undergo saponification. Bone (hydroxyapatite) eventually dissolves in strong acid or can be softened in strong base.
Safety note: These are extremely dangerous chemicals requiring full PPE, ventilation, and neutralization protocols.