Noob question about strange matter

[Strikewolf]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I've been unfruitfully attempting to create some strange matter on voltz v1.0.13

I've primarily been attempting to use short linear particle accelerators which consist of an accelerator block and an electromagnet track to get the particle 2-4 blocks away. From what I understand, the particle should explode upon leaving the track, with a 2% chance of dropping strange matter.

However, using this I haven't been able to get a single cell of the stuff, and I've burned through roughly 16-20 stacks of dirt.

Am I doing something wrong? Or I am trying to generate strange matter using outdated methods?