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~ Pyrotechnic Information ~
Go Getters
Go Getters are essentially rocket propelled
stars. They are used in an aerial shell or in the
head of a rocket and when ignited, they burn with
a brilliant color (brilliant because the formulas
all contain Magnesium powder) and shoot across
the sky. Lit on the ground or in the air, they will
fly off in a random direction with their bright tail
fire. The Magnesium in these formulas will not degrade
because of the unique solvent used.
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RED
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GREEN
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YELLOW
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ORANGE
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| Strontium Nitrate |
50 %
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-
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-
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37 %
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| Barium Nitrate |
-
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50 %
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44 %
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-
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| Potassium Perchlorate |
5 %
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5 %
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4 %
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12 %
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| Magnesium Powder |
13 %
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13 %
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11 %
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12 %
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| Parlon |
17 %
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17 %
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15 %
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17 %
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| Hexamine |
9 %
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9 %
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8 %
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8 %
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| Cryolite |
-
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-
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12 %
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8 %
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| Red Gum |
3 %
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3 %
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3 %
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3 %
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| Boric Acid |
3 %
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3 %
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3 %
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3 %
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Comments:
The chemicals are first finely powered
(if they are lumpy or coarse crystals) then mixed
well together. For the next step, you'll need a
small squeeze bottle, similar to those plastic squeeze
ketchup bottles you find in a restaurant. Take the
mixed formula and slowly add Acetone (while mixing)
until it has the consistency of pancake batter.
The Acetone will melt the Parlon in the mixture
making it plastic & gooey. Be sure to test the
squeeze bottle you are going to use first by putting
some Acetone in it. Acetone will also melt many
plastics, so make sure your squeeze bottle isn't
going to melt too. The melted Parlon in the mixtures
will also coat the Magnesium Powder and prevent
it from degrading. The Parlon here not only binds
the mixture together, but it boosts the color of
the flame by providing Chlorine to the burning mixture.
Next, stand some M-80 tubes up end
on a sheet of Aluminum Foil. Pump the mixture into
them until they are about 80% full. If they are
to be used in shells or rocket heads, insert a piece
of Black Match (that's Quickmatch with the outside
paper removed) all the way to the bottom, leaving
about 1" sticking out the top. You can also
insert a piece of Visco Safety Fuse, but the ignition
delay will be longer. Let them dry for 3 to 4 days.
When lit, they will burn with a brilliant colored
flame and shoot off in a random direction. Be very
careful if you light one on the ground. It can launch
in an unpredictable direction... and with its burning
hot Magnesium flame, ignite whatever it lands on.
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