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CHLORATE/MAGNESIUM-BASED FLASH POWDER COMPOSITION #1

SOURCE: Pyro-Tec

COMMENTS:

DANGER/CAUTION
Magnesium-based flash powders are more sensitive and violent than those made with aluminum. Individuals inexperienced with flash are encouraged to avoid such compositions.
Chlorate flash mixtures decompose faster than perchlorate flash mixtures and are more sensitive to shock, flame, spark, and friction.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Potassium chlorate0.690
Magnesium0.310
Total