Great abbreviated description of the process. It's no wonder they blow up factories going to all THAT trouble.
But, they forget to put one thing in that we have more of than they do, and it is reflected above.
That key ingredient is................
(wait for it)...............................
Dumb Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think you can KNOW too much, and cause yourself more grief- just ask the factories that involuntarily expanded operations and relocated to the other side of their property.
Seems like if you keep it small, you'll probably be less likely to find the "Illudium Q-36 space modultor" formula before finding the mix for good BP.
I'm going to give it a shot this summer, I hope.