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GREEN FIRE COMPOSITION #2

SOURCE: rec.pyrotechnics; "Magic with Chemistry."

COMMENTS: This is a dangerous mixture, as it contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Barium nitrate0.480
Potassium chlorate0.240
Sulfur0.120
Shellac powder0.040
Mercury (I) chloride0.080
Charcoal0.040
Total