Flash Powder (Nitrate)
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Nitrate flash is a type of flash powder that uses a nitrate as its oxidizer. This is a very common type of flash powder, has good strength, and relatively-low sensitivity to friction and shock. Nitrate flash is usually safer to handle than some other flash powders--like those that utilize chlorates or permanganates. However, all compositions containing nitrates and Aluminium create basic conditions, evolving heat that can lead to spontaneous combustion. A small percent of boric acid should be added to counter this reaction. A great variety of nitrate flash mixtures exist. Never mill or hand grind flash powders!
[edit] Compositions
Magnalium based flash
| Potassium nitrate | 55 |
| Magnalium | 45 |
| Sulfur | 5 |
Caution: This is a very powerful mix with it using magnalium. It must be made and handled with extreme caution!
| Potassium nitrate | 50 |
| Aluminum powder | 30 |
| Sulfur | 20 |
| Potassium nitrate | 60 |
| Aluminum powder | 30 |
| Sulfur | 10 |
| Potassium nitrate | 67 |
| Aluminum powder | 16.5 |
| Sulfur | 16.5 |
Magnesium Composition
| Potassium nitrate | 50 |
| Magnesium Powder | 50 |
Caution: Magnesium flash is more unstable, it decomposes over time and sometimes can spontaneously combust. Coat your magnesium with linseed oil to prevent unwanted reactions
[edit] Method
Mix together using the diaper method. Do not use any other method when creating flash powder as it is very sensitive. Do not ram or wet.
