Can you use potassium nitrate for flash powder? Let’s find out

[@marktemplin1159]

One can add a little sulfur, as well to help the temp rise to get it all going

[@TheMulletMafia1]

Unstable…

[@marktemplin1159]

@@TheMulletMafia1 so if one uses potasium chlorate it is, but percolate is much more stable,,, as well as no one should be just makeing such binaries to just have siting around,, don't mix up more than gona use,, but if you take photographic aluminum powder, Wich is insainly fine, and use potasium chlorate with 1 part sulfur,,,, please mix in very all amounts,, it's nasty and not for any one that doesn't know what they are doing

[@davidhess6899]

Kno3 makes a very loud salute. I don't know what happened with yours

[@giacomofiorellino1457]

That’s because he didn’t add sulfur. 50% KNO3+30%Al+20%sulfur

[@jackfujita3206]

Yep just add sulfur and your powder will be as good as perchlorate flash.

[@davidhess6899]

@@jackfujita3206 and dangerously unstable

[@jackfujita3206]

Dangerous with Potassium Chlorate but, ok with Potassium Nitrate. And use washed sulfur.

[@ardogon]

@@jackfujita3206should I trust you?

[@firstnamelastname.7749]

i have used 50/30/20 kno3/al/s flash and it works decent. it needs a bit more confinement than perchlorate flash to give a good report though.

[@TheHagen83]

Why don't you use magnesium? It is really strong with KNO3. 1/1 ratio

[@TheHagen83]

KNO3/Al flash is good for booster in shells

[@mrchralle9118]

@@TheHagen83 cuz mg/kno3 is very unstable. it dosent have any shelf time.

[@TheHagen83]

You need phlegmatized magnesium. Than you can store it for months.

[@utahknifeworks5443]

I agree on the 50/30/20 mix. I can get nearly as loud a report from that mixture (confined) as with KCL04/AL. Half a gram open on a test plate is instant, and will have you seeing spots for a while!

[@richardjones2811]

Never use those plastic containers to mix and store. Think about it, you mix the compound together which will leave traces under the rim of the top. Then you remove the top of the container and replace the top which causes a lot of friction to the residue. Just trying to save you from blowing your fingers off dude.

[@jordanhess2061]

I was using this method and I did it about 7 or 8 times and then I noticed the dust collecting on the rim like you said and I was like woah wait a minute, I don't think this is a good idea anymore.

[@richardjones2811]

@@jordanhess2061 Yes mate, it's not worth storing flash as it's so easy to make a fresh batch. If you have to store it, make your firecrackers and store them.

[@shannonking3201]

The Chinese use large plastic drum tumblers with paddles to mix flash powder in large quantities,I think they know what there doin,if your that afraid of flash powder don't make it

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

and? its not like they are super well known for caring about human life.@@shannonking3201

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

@@shannonking3201Chinese fireworks factories quite often explode, there are videos of it happening and the aftermath. China doesn’t have OSHA regulations and are notorious for not caring about the wellbeing of their employees.

[@pa-pyro2804]

It's a good booster for a harder break also. 35 perc 35 nitrate and 35 aluminum thats Spanish booster and my favorite but any nitrate flash should have good confinement I've granulated tpa and it's ok but blue aluminum flash is also a safer option and has an excellent Bassey report when done properly

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

add ammonium perchlorate to this mix

[@vi__shnu_vk9075]

When I tried mixing with pottasium nitrate+sulphur+Aluminium it's not even burning how can we make them burn fast like powerful flash

[@MiguelGarcia-zx1qj]

I tried this formula: 4 parts KNO3 + 5 parts CuO + 6 parts Al (by weight) and it's a bit hard to ignite (I use a sparkler) but flash it does (not as fast as the KClO4 that I've seen in videos -I don't have this oxidizer-). The same ratios, with magnalium (instead of Al), is faster and a bit scarier (also hard to ignite).

[@E85_STI]

The bigger the particulate of Al the harder it is to light. I use an extra fine German dark Al and it is very fast. It will puff when it ignites. I have a video on my channel of the dark Al test.

[@MiguelGarcia-zx1qj]

@@E85_STI my aluminum powder is not very fine, touted as

[@madmattdigs9518]

You can use potassium nitrate with magnesium. As long as it’s dry and finely powdered, it works very well. Very fast with just a THUD. I don’t like aluminum flash with KNO3. Why use a less reactive metal? I’ve never had any problems with magnesium.

[@TheHagen83]

When you want strong flashpowder with KNO3, than aluminum isn't the best choice. It is good for booster in shells, because it isnt too strong. KNO3 and magnesium in 1/1 ratio is pretty fast and really loud in firecrackers. Almost comparable with KCLO4 and aluminum.

[@E85_STI]

I didn’t know that and I’m curious to try it but couldn’t magnalium work? I think I have tried to use Mg/Al but I can’t remember.

[@lcalpyroo2057]

@@E85_STI I’ve used both dude before I started messing with standard 70/30 I was using mg/Al and kn03 pretty deep thump but in my opinion 70/30 tops it

[@simplepyro7897]

@@E85_STI Yea Man! KNO3 + MgAl + S in a ratio of 44 + 44 + 12 Is very strong....gives a very deep shock But to be honest my Magnalium is homemade with a mortar and pestel so It doesn't go off with a very loud bang unless I use 3 grams (Or above of course) and I can't use more than that because I love my eardrums XD

[@simplepyro7897]

@@E85_STI I mean If you use a very fine Magnalium powder you will get a decent one!

[@E85_STI]

@@simplepyro7897 nice, I do have some fine mgal but I just use the perc to make the flash as it’s the correct chem to use for flash.

[@kappy5627]

couldnt you add sulfur to make it ignite easier?

[@BrYan-777]

Why don’t you use Potassium Nitrate and Sulfur powder and Mag/Aluminum? Or have you tried these for flash powder?

[@stephensniff]

Wouldn’t it be better to touch something like wood to remove static electricity from your body?

[@E85_STI]

@@stephensniff I do that off camera but I haven’t had any static build up in my house because I have hard wood floors.

[@jeffhays1968]

perchlorate flash is too unstable really. Fast, but not really a safe compound.

[@marktemplin1159]

One thing I can say is potassium chlorate is even richer in oxogen than perchlorate,, but never use sulfur, in the mix if not useing immediately

[@victordion7386]

Why dont use Sulfur if u stock it pls ?

[@marktemplin1159]

@@victordion7386 sulfur when mixed with potassium chlorate Willem eventually break down,,,, perchlorate isn't as bad,,,, but use it with in a few weeks if mixing in sulfur

[@2oswalds]

But then why do safety matches contain sulfur and kclo3 and remain stable forever?

[@marktemplin1159]

Because there is more than just the composition of the match, addind sodium bicarbonate can be used as a stablizer, as other things as well, and don't for get almost all match's have specific mix of things, including things lime ground glass , as and abrasive, one cant compare some things to others unless the full picture is seen, I know a lot of stuff but not all stuff about it,,, I simply have the knowledge of wene I was young and it wasn't a bad thing to make your oemt fire works and real m80's, now days yeah that'll get the aft called on you, buy I do remember some of the safety warnings in the many many books i read some decades ago,

[@marktemplin1159]

If want a big boom, try 2/2/1, by weight, but be safe, it's not joke, use pure ingredients, German black oxidized aluminum is nice if you can find it, same as photo graphic grade aluminum powder,, use gloves, but yeah, um rule,#1, be safe out there , it's for fun, no one should find out the hard way,,, 👍👍✌️

[@bomen330]

Why no sulfur? There are no chlorates in that mix.

[@530powerstroke]

Thanks for the video

[@E85_STI]

No problem and thank you for watching.

[@b6521]

Kn03 is good if thats all u can get

[@zpyro1963]

I use kno3/mg works pretty good and is pretty stable but storage is the bad Thing about it tho

[@TheMulletMafia1]

Not stable at all

[@tonyf.8858]

I was gonna do this experiment but never got around to it. Now we know. Thanks

[@E85_STI]

Yeah it not very good for much but maybe some sparkle effect.

[@TATPMuncher]

I made some shit quality black powder but once i added some magnesium and crushed it extremly finely it turned into a pretty good flash powder ​@@E85_STI

[@6150RE]

Replace Al with Mg in KNO3 flash powder and it will work just fine.

[@E85_STI]

That’s a good idea and I have some. So some of my videos I like to experiment just to see if it will work. My flash that I use with my whistle fuel is kclo4 and dark German Al and it burns so dang fast it puffs but I’m curious with the formula you said

[@madmattdigs9518]

Yes KNO3 works great with magnesium. One important thing is to dry out the potassium nitrate before using it. Because it readily absorbs moisture from the air. Drying it well will make a big difference. Also, I think it goes without saying, both the magnesium and KNO3 should be as finely powdered as possible. If you have dry, fine, and well mixed it explodes even without confinement. But it just doesn’t work with aluminum. Not in my experience.

[@6150RE]

@@madmattdigs9518 Will strontium or barium nitrate work better with aluminium in a flash composition?

[@madmattdigs9518]

@@6150RE I don’t know. I’ve never experimented with those. But I assume they would be very similar to potassium.

[@ginanjarprabu9395]

Would you suggest the safest ratio for flash powder KNO3 based and KClO3 based? Safe flash powder mean, its no ignite or explode in friction or static

[@Matspyropowerhouse]

Making flash powder isn’t safe . I don’t think there is anyway … that’s why when you make flash you should keep it under 10 grams in total weight

[@Gniggaaa]

so if i only mix a gram at a time and mix oustide will i be ok@@Matspyropowerhouse

[@jefflebowski629]

4.4 kno3 5.5 mg 1.0 s Is the best kno3 based flash, its comparible to the kclo4/al flash, credits to black cloud pyro for coming up with the ratios, the best flash is kclo4/-325 mesh mg 50:50, the mg kclo4 based flash goes off with a bang even in tiny quantities.

[@jsp186]

naa just dont use magnesium man thats scary

[@philiplaureta5021]

Will magnesi sulfate work?

[@jsp186]

@@philiplaureta5021 no only pure magnesium, I don't reccomend using it, for what do you want to use it?

[@philiplaureta5021]

What about kno3 and sulfur only is it gonna work?

[@jsp186]

@@philiplaureta5021 if you ad aluminium yes, that's just kno3 flash

[@mottlgamer]

You must use magnesium blud

[@ogboss2195]

Use sulfur too

[@moostergg]

where did you get potassium perchlorate

[@E85_STI]

I got it off fireworkscookbooks or you can use sky lighter and if they don’t have it try pyrocreations

[@kipdrippers]

They method needs sulfur

[@pyrooutlaw86]

Its how I've always made mine

[@jorgeborau9151]

you mast put sulphur ,whit out it ,the flash dont ignite.np 6+sulp3+alu 3--.work fine.if you want more speed,add black power (litlle)granules.

[@forrestscofield2803]

Do you need a atf explosive license to buy this stuff?

[@honja6528]

No

[@thatoneguy454c]

KNO3+MG+S

[@3ccdmike]

Can you add some perk to the nitrate comp to reclaim that batch. 257

[@themagicphoneboothq4529]

Is potassium chlorate safe for flash powder?

[@Visvangmeneer]

Mehh ive found kno3 to be more stable

[@marktemplin1159]

It releases less oxogen than potassium,, but is still an oxidizer,, so,, yeah do the math

[@Attribthedog]

Put sugar in the mix

[@E85_STI]

Never tried adding sugar but what would it do?

[@СНІМР]

@@E85_STI probably lowers the ignition temperature, kind of like how sulfur works in BP. wouldn't know for certain, haven't tried it.

[@vitornogueira708]

100g kno3... 100g magnalio 40g S... Experimente e me fale.

[@E85_STI]

Hell yeah I’ll try that as a test but I posted my video yesterday with my traditional dark German Al and perc and it’s very fast.

[@WeebRemover4500]

you failed making nitrate flashpowder. have you no shame in life?

[@patman0250]

Didn't you forget to sulphur.

[@E85_STI]

You don’t use sulfur for flash it’s only pot perc and Al

[@shannonking3201]

There are so many flash powder formulas with sulfur sulfur improves ignition,takes some of the crack away from the report gives a deeper boom thump to it

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

Traditional flash has no sulfur, but this mix in your vid needs sulfur to work. that's what he's talking about.@@E85_STI

[@patman0250]

@@E85_STI Yes and no. If it's just perc and Al 70/30 then no. But If you're substituting with potassium nitrate then yes. And you don't use the 70/30 because obviously potassium nitrate isn't as powerful as potassium perchlorate. It's a 5/3/2 mix. That's pretty much universally known throughout all pyros. Look it up if you don't believe me.

[@Visvangmeneer]

Amateur... your nitrate isnt fine enough... aka not enough surfacearea

[@E85_STI]

It’s pre milled from fireworks cookbook so I can mill it again but there’s not point if it’s already milled.

[@Visvangmeneer]

@@E85_STI bro then u did something realy wrong 🤣 something isnt pure enough or fine enough

[@E85_STI]

@@Visvangmeneer oh this was just a test to see if you could use kno3 but this isn’t how I make flash powder. Here’s how my flash powder performs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXJhKF6oLqMbLssi=rFrjhnHIlMHdLFrm

[@Visvangmeneer]

@@E85_STI well you can use kno3 to make flashpowder🤣 and its fast asf

[@shannonking3201]

​@@Visvangmeneerhe didn't add the sulfur to it,it will not burn without it,and fireworks cookbook chems need no further refinement there about the best you can get

[@reginamonica]

Thanks brother, yeah that shit is good for smoke bombs

[@mrchralle9118]

i use kno3/al/suflur. 50/30/20. try it out. really fast confined

[@TheHagen83]

I use 60/30/10/Al/S as booster in shells, but for firecrackers it is too weak. Try KNO3/Mg 1/1

[@zpyro1963]

@@TheHagen83 in My experience 70/30 kno3/mg is just as good confined as 1/1

[@jeffhays1968]

@@zpyro1963 70/30 is the classic flash, all these exotic ones have one issue (or more) relating to storage or shock. If you are just doing big crackers 70/30 is fine, buy stuff from reputable vendors so it's talc powder fine and it's all good.