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 |