DrJones Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I note a variety of formulations quite similar to BP, substituting another oxidizer. Is there a generic term for compositions comprised only of (for instance): KP, S, CBarium nitrate, S, CAP, S, C I'm presuming that "black powder" is reserved for mixtures of KN, S, and C. Is this technically correct?Thanks for educating me.Edward
Richtee Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I believe your KPerc, S and C is referred to as “H3”. There’s also Benzolift... mainly used for lifting smaller shells in the absence of good black...It’s standard black powder with parchlorate and typically sodium benzoate, or salicyclate (whistle mix) combined in and screened.
Carbon796 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) I note a variety of formulations quite similar to BP. I'm presuming that "black powder" is reserved for mixtures of KN, S, and C. Is this technically correct? Thanks for educating me. Edward Quite similar, does not equate to the same as. Sensitivities/compatiblities can be vastly different. One of those comps is most likely a waste of barium. The other may likely lead to an accident, if processed like BP. Black powder is reserved for an energetic, propellant quality, granular finished, and graded material. Used mostly for lifting/bursting purposes. Similar comps with identical ingredients, are not black powder. C6, C8, CoM, spiderweb (ofca's). Though you may see them being referenced as " BP based ". Because of the similar ingredients, but different formula and process. Edited March 16, 2021 by Carbon796
SharkWhisperer Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 Please take pains not to confuse the two possible interpretations of "KP", which are absolutely not interchangeable. Please make sure enough specificity and non-ambiguity is used when using any definitions in discussion threads and provided formulations.
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