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MAGNESIUM FLARE #1
SOURCE:rec.pyrotechnics, "Fireworks, Principles and Practice."
COMMENTS: Magnesium is corroded by some nitrates when damp. It is common practice to coat the magnesium (4% linseed oil, or some potassium dichromate) before use.
PREPARATION (parts by weight):
| CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
| Barium nitrate | 0.230 | |
| PVC | 0.130 | |
| Magnesium (grade 0) | 0.360 | |
| Potassium perchlorate | 0.230 | |
| Polyester | 0.050 | |
Total | ||
