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Oh sorry guys!

I thought I had sent replies to everyone!

IMO...

Drop the BaCl2- unless you have a specific use for it same for LiCl

Get more NH4ClO4- it is not an easy thing to acquire and is very very useful

Ba(NO3)2 and infact Ba(ClO3)2 are very useful compounds...

Also some various Al grades and Magnalium- its exceptionally useful.

Hi,

To be frank with you- stick to Black powder for now.

I mean no offence here whatsoever but it is rather obvious that you are simply unaware as to the dangers of Flash Powders (KNO3/Al is not entirely stable for example. Boric Acid should be added to allow for any ammonium radicals formed...)

Do some reading before you post! All of the information that you require is blatantly displayed in front of you across these boards. I shall grant that the Internet is a proverbial mine-field of crap information, however owing to good fortune, you have found this place- a safe haven of good Pyrotechnic information. READ and LEARN!

You are also in the United States- considering the less than fantastic political stability over there you may wish to re think making thinks that go boom. A MUCH better alternative is to compare the burning speeds of different charcoals in black powder. Also the burning speeds of Black Powder made by the CIA method (look it up) and Black powder produced by Ball Milling. I would not recommend the pestle and mortar idea because to be frank if it sparks etc... that's not gonna be pretty.

So please heed the advice given by many, and ignore the attitues some have displayed- its nothing personal, just the many voices of painful and sometimes trajic accidents.

I wish you the best- this is an amazing Hobby to be a part of, just stay safe!

Regards,

Any idea if the potassium nitrate from garden direct can be used in food?

As in sprinkled directly on food?! I wouldn't reccomend it to be frank, (according to one of Skylighters' newsletters its kinda like anti-viagra!)

But for growing food with, i.e. as fertiliser, yes you could use it for that.

Regards,



EDIT: PGF beat me to it

KClO3 Potassium Chlorate
KClO4 Potassium Perchlorate

Don't mix either with Sulphur or red P for that matter. Stupidly sensetive and explosive.

Most mixes of a violent oxidiser and metal powder are reffered to as 'Flash powders' don't touch that sort of stuff for a while, though information can be found elsewhere on this forum.

LP never really had a £50 order if you order over the phone anyway to be honest....