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Anyone know Perchlorate Black Match formula?


cmjlab

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A while ago, I was experimenting with KCLO4 / Benzoate black match formulas, but misplaced my notes with the formula that worked really well.

 

I recall it containing mostly KCLO4, and a lesser combination of Charcoal and a Benzoate. I searched here, FW.com, and couple different books - but can't seem to find it.

 

Does anyone know off hand or have a functional formula?

 

Thanks

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I finally found my notes, thanks. I really like the stronger burning match for crossettes, AP go-getters, etc. It burns rather fiercely, and makes lightning fast, almost explosive (with one or two strands only) quick match. Edited by cmjlab
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KCLO4 - 70

K Benz - 26

AFC (Willow) - 1

Sulfur - 1

Binder - 2

 

Mix via wet process (Oxidizer added to other ingredients after well mixed, and wet to paste for coating string)

 

Credit: My notes say Spitfire/APC Forum, I think he used it as a spun fuse comp.

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It was nothing more than Whistle slowed down with AFC and Binder, with Sulfur added to lower ignition temp (is my non-expert opinion).

 

Not sure how I found it originally, or why I tried it, but I use it as a 'Thermalite' replacement (though I've admittedly only seen video of thermalite burn, never in person)

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I dunno what “thermalite” is..but that formula’s gonna be hotter than a.. well, I’ll skip the off color joke here :D

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