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Mixture Composition
- Total weight: 60 grams
- Potassium Nitrate: 53.33%
- Aluminum: 26.67%
- Sulfur: 13.33%
- Sugar: 6.67%
- 65:35 KNO₃ to sugar mixture added on top to initiate ignition
Setup
- Loaded inside a 6 inch by 3/4 inch pipe
- Ignition initiated via a very slow-burning fuse inserted at the top
Diagram
Media
Observations
- Pipe exploded, and made a very loud bang that could be heard from a long way away
- Large explosive output, indicating high reactivity and containment pressure
Safety Notes
- Detonate far away from people and buildings