It stays reasonably stable under various moisture conditions.
For instructions on making squibs (small flat pack explosives), see my other instructable.
- THIS INSTRUCTABLE INVOLVES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
- OXIDATION HAZARD.
- EXPLOSION HAZARD.
- YOU CAN HURT YOURSELF.
- NOT FOR CHILDREN.
- FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY, AND USE COMMON SENSE.
Step 1: Gather materials
- aluminum powder
- potassium perchlorate powder
- a metal cylinder for rolling out powder
- an anti-static bag for mixing
- a precise scale, capable of measuring single-gram quantities
Step 2: Prepare the work area
Make sure there is NO possibility of static shocks: Do not wear rubber shoes on synthetic carpets in cool, dry air, etc...
Lay out your materials neatly, and DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EACH CHEMICAL. They become an explosive when mixed together, so you don't want them mixing unless you mean to.
Step 3: Measure and mill perchlorate
Weigh out perchlorate in the amount of 2/3 of your batch size. For example: A 12 gram batch is 8 grams perchlorate, 4 grams aluminum powder.
Place the pile of perchlorate on a small piece of paper, in its spot on the work surface, and GENTLY use the metal roller to mill it into a very fine powder.
The finer the powder is, the more reliable your triggering will be.
If it is very clumpy, you may wish to scoop it up into a pile again, and re-mill it several times.
When you are done, use the piece of paper to pour your powder into the mixing bag.
Step 4: Measure aluminum powder
Again, using your scale, measure 1/3 of your batch size in aluminum powder.
Carefully pour the aluminum powder into the mixing bag with the perchlorate.