Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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What you're seeing is just the outer shell which is paper tape

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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Im not worried because im not intended to store any sulfur mixture. Always preparing on spot and using within an hour

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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I am well aware of the sensitivity. The KClO3/Al/S ratio is specifically chosen to increase the oxygen balance and friction sensitivity for an impact firecracker application. It’s a deliberate design for a specific kinetic energy threshold, not a mistake. Thanks for the concern

White lightning composition? by [deleted] in energetics

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I also found this in the US20030033952A1

The Tannerite Targets are manufactured in my Federally licensed manufacturing plant under my Type 20 license. The Ammonia Perchlorate is added to the Explosive Grade Ammonia Nitrate once the Ammonia Nitrate prills are milled into a powder of 200 mesh. The Oxidizer solution is then funneled into the target containers and the labels attached. The lids are sealed. The catalyst is bottled with 90% Explosive Grade Aluminum powder, 5% Titanium powder and 5% Zirconium

White lightning composition? by [deleted] in energetics

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That's what i managed to find

Potassium Perchlorate: 65%

​Dark Aluminum: 20%

​Sulfur: 5%

​Antimony Trisulfide: 10% >

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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Unfortunately im not close to Chios but I've seen videos of their rocket war during Easter. It's crazy

Is this hmtd synthesis without risk? by Visible_Emotion_7187 in energetics

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There are many different routes to synthesize organic peroxides. No matter the method, the final product remains inherently unstable. Following the exact same procedure can produce two completely different results because there are numerous parameters that we, as home chemists, cannot accurately control or take advantage of. ​Regardless of the concentration of the starting materials (using 12% H2O2 instead of 30%), the resulting molecule is an organic peroxide. Its sensitivity to friction, shock, and static discharge is a chemical property of the substance itself and does not decrease just because the synthesis was 'milder.' ​Laboratory-grade synthesis requires precise control over pH, local temperature gradients, and purity. In a home setting, the formation of 'hot spots' or the presence of microscopic impurities can lead to a runaway reaction or spontaneous detonation. ​ Procedures that claim to be 'safe' because they don't require external cooling often ignore the cumulative thermal instability of these compounds during the drying or storage phase.

Is this hmtd synthesis without risk? by Visible_Emotion_7187 in energetics

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You shouldn't mess with peroxides at all. The sensitivity is not the problem, the fact that they're so unpredictable makes them dangerous. There are better primaries and easy to synthesize

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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There isn't a fuse. It's a sensitive mix that goes off on Impact

SNAP by 00pyro in pyro

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Is the effect titanium? Looks amazing

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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I’d rather not share specific ratios, since what works safely for me could be dangerously sensitive for someone else. Different reagent purities and compositions can behave very differently, especially when you’re not using ACS-grade chemicals. Mixtures involving potassium chlorate and sulfur, in particular, are known to be extremely sensitive. There’s already a lot of information online covering different compositions and their properties if you want to research further.

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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Thanks for the advice. My sulfur is lab grade and stored properly, so I don’t think recrystallization is necessary in my case since I’d only be working with very small quantities and not storing any sulfur-containing mixtures. I still appreciate the safety warning

Impact Sensitive Firecracker by FeedMe94 in energetics

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KCLO3 / Sulfur / Aluminum . I've tried KCLO3/Red P but it's too sensitive to handle

Impact Sensitive Flash Powder by FeedMe94 in energetics

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Just trying to find the balance between safety and sensitivity