GREEN STAR #12
SOURCE: Shimizu
COMMENTS: This is a "twinkling" star. Frequency: 3.1 Hz.
PREPARATION (parts by weight):
| CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
| Magnesium (60 mesh) - treated with potassium bichromate | 0.230 | |
| Ammonium perchlorate | 0.600 | |
| Barium sulfate | 0.170 | |
| Potassium dichromate (as a stabilizer) | +5% | |
Total | ||
Add 25 parts 10% nitrocellulose solution in acetone to 100 parts of the composition, and make cut stars. Roll these stars in Priming Composition #6, using the same NC paste until stars are round. Add a final layer of black powder in NC paste to ensure ignition.
