Re: Kosanke Green MgAl

On May 25, 10:54 am, nico...@xxxxx wrote:
Anyone tried this one?

Barium Nitrate.........................................56
Parlon.....................................................14
Aluminum, atomized, 400 mesh.................9
Sulfur.......................................................9
Magnalium, granular, -200 mesh................4
Dextrin....................................................4
Red Gum.................................................3
Boric Acid...............................................1

Since there is parlon and red gum, could I just leave out boric acid
and dextrin and then bind with acetone:alcohol 50/50, then make cut
stars? If doing so, should I dry the acetone with CaCl2 to prevent
corrosion of MgAl from the water in the acetone?

- Nic

Yes, you can, but you can also leave out the alcohol. Binding this
star with acetone works well. Leave out the boric acid and the dextrin
and don't bother drying the acetone unless it is really bad. The small
amount of water won't make any difference. This is a nice star. The
addition of 2% airfloat charcoal makes it much easier to light. A step
prime of 50% comp and 50% green mix followed by a bp prime lights
these stars regardless of break strength.

Regards,

Regina
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