MWJ Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Why did my Smoke bomb do this? Kn03 60% air floatCon. Sugar 40% Cooked until golden brown, spooned into ketchup cup with fuse. Didn't make a hole first. Thanks My Smoke Bomb Video.wmv Edited March 1, 2014 by MWJ
patsroom Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Hate to said this , but that was petty much rocket fuel you have made there. I will come back with a smoke mix in a little while ...................................Pat
MWJ Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Oops. Skylighter had this formula as smoke mix but didn't say to cook it. My first test was just screened not cooked and it had a lot of smoke and flame. I thought if I melted it all together I could eliminate the flame and make more smoke. Maybe I should have added some baking soda to slow it down? Edited March 1, 2014 by MWJ
patsroom Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 The one I found is call the "legendary Smoke Bomb". Now this one calls for KNO3 60g, WAX 40g and SUGAR 40g.Melt the wax then add the KNO3 and Sugar mix well, after which you pour (or spoon) the mixer into a container to restrict air contact as it burns.I have seen other smoke that uses just the 60-40 mix as you used. So I do not claim to know what when wrong with your first mix, but your right that it needs to burn alot slower......................Pat
MWJ Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks Pat. My first smoke bomb was: Potassium Nitrate (kno3) 47g of air floatConfectioners' Sugar - 25g poweredCandle Wax - 28gRed Iron Oxide - 2g airfloatTotal: 102 Grams or 3.6 Ounces But I had a hard time getting it to light, I even used a prime. I'll try your method next. Edited March 1, 2014 by MWJ
Mumbles Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 The formula you posted is already quite close to the formula for the "legendary smoke bomb". More than likely, there was an air pocket in there in your recent attempt. The mix, especially when melted together, is quite energetic. I prefer packing it into tubes. I do generally prefer a formula with wax or a carbonate to help slow it down some, and help prevent it from flaring up.
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