PHOTOFLASH POWDER COMPOSITION #8
SOURCE: AMCP
COMMENTS:
DANGER/CAUTION
Magnesium-based flash powders are more sensitive and violent than those made with aluminum. Individuals inexperienced with flash are encouraged to avoid such compositions.
PREPARATION (parts by weight):
CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
Potassium perchlorate | 0.400 | |
Aluminum (flake) | 0.260 | |
Magnesium (fine) | 0.340 | |
Total |