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GREEN STAR #9

SOURCE: PML

COMMENTS: This mix is not very sensitive, though chlorates are present.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Potassium perchlorate0.220
Barium chlorate0.430
Barium nitrate0.090
Red gum0.220
Dextrin0.040
Total


Dampen with 75/25 water alcohol and cut or roll into 10 mm stars. The red gum can be replaced with shellac. If shellac is used, dampen with 50/50 water/alcohol.