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[pyroztechnicz]

Im new in the Pyro Society and im actually trtying to design my own firework , i am combining potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder to make what is known as flash powder, if i add copper oxide or iron filings will that make the display any better? any ideas?

[Arthur Brown]

Ill advised messing with flash could cost you dearly -fingers hands hearing etc. Read a lot and learn a lot with more interesting but less energetic mixtures before you work with flash.

[GZ22]

I'll second that. Study hard and learn well about the physical properties and toxicity/hazard data of the materials you intend to work with, and it might just save your life.

You'd do well to follow the mantra in my signature.

Edited by GZ22, 30 September 2007 - 06:45 PM.

[W.P]

If you are unable to visualise the effect you are trying to create then you most likely do not know the reactions that take place nor the precautions to take. "Do it safe - Do it right - or - Don't do it at all." Applies perfectly to this case.

[Richard H]

This thread is now closed and will be deleted in due course. I suggest as others have hinted, that the poster goes away and does some research!