PERCHLORATE-BASED BURST CHARGE COMPOSITION #1
SOURCE: Shimizu
COMMENTS: This energetic burst charge can be used for small shells, but is unsuitable for the smallest diameters (2"-3"). This mixture is much safer to handle than Chlorate-Based Burst Charge Composition #1 as it contains no chlorates.
PREPARATION (parts by weight):
CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
Potassium perchlorate | 0.700 | |
Hemp coal | 0.180 | |
Sulfur | 0.120 | |
Glutinous rice starch | +2% | |
Total |