Paradise Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Awhile back I ordered a few different sizes of magnesium. I've also read that magnesium can be used in comps containing parlon. I'm not ready for using comps containing AP therefore no need for k dichromate I've gathered. I have done some searching but I was wondering if anyone could suggest any magnesium parlon comps suitable for the novice (me!) that may be unique in any way shape or form. As always much thanks for the time and willingness to share.
dynomike1 Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Try here.https://fireworkscookbook.com/category/stars/
Paradise Posted December 23, 2016 Author Posted December 23, 2016 I guess I am a little slow. I'm having a hard time using the recipe finder. Most are better than me regarding seemingly simple to use tools as what you generously suggested to me. Thank you just the same. I'll keep fiddling with it.
Carbon796 Posted December 24, 2016 Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) Its probably NOT you, I don't think there are any magnesium / parlon specific formulas posted there. It looks like most of them are copys from Fireworking.com Most formula that spec magnesium fueled stars, usually also spec PVC as the chlorine donner and secondary fuel. Also remember that magnesium fueled stars should not be water bound. If the magnesium has not been treated. Its not just AP that you have to look out for. What mesh size magnesium do you have, and what shape is it, granular / spherical ? Edited December 24, 2016 by Carbon796
Paradise Posted December 24, 2016 Author Posted December 24, 2016 Granular magnesium 120-200 mesh and atomized magnesium -325 mesh. I don't have pvc yet as I thought parlon was the same thing. Are there comps where the mg does not need to be treated? Otherwise linseed oil would work in anything but comps containing AP if I've got my notes correct.
Carbon796 Posted December 24, 2016 Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) To a point you should be able to sub Parlon for PVC, it may take a little tweaking though. Parlon and Mg/Al are more prevalent in modern-ish formulas than Mg and PVC. Blesser has some colored stars, that use magnesium and a blend of parlon with pvc. Which may be a good place for you to start. Edited December 24, 2016 by Carbon796
dynomike1 Posted December 25, 2016 Posted December 25, 2016 https://fireworkscookbook.com/firework-recipe/weingart-magnesium/
Paradise Posted December 27, 2016 Author Posted December 27, 2016 I'm going to stop farting around and order potassium dichromate. Dynomike, in the link you posted for Weingart magnesium am I correct to assume the mg is treated? Is that why many of the formulas out there do not clarify because it is implied?
OldMarine Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Magnesium is so reactive it should always be treated. I don't use it much but the two batches I have were treated as soon as I opened them.
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