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Backyard Ballistics This forum is dedicated to the safe teaching and responsible handling of high and low explosives. You will not find any information on how to make "bombs" or any such device(s) . Backyard ballistics will teach you the science and the art of pyrotechnics and how to manufacture and use explosives/pyrotechnics safely and responsibly. Backyard ballistics is also a haven for rocketry and pneumatic cannons. All information contained within this forum is for educational purposes ONLY. Totse does not accept responsiblity for any incident involving the use of the information contained within this forum.

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Old 2003-07-24, 23:55
pyroCHAD pyroCHAD is offline
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Default Powder question

Hey Guys,

Just wondering what temperature black powder and flash powder ignite at.

Sorry if this is posted some where else.

I couldn't find anything on it
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Old 2003-07-25, 00:52
Halifax Halifax is offline
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Um basicaly anything hot will do it NiChrome wire, fuse, match, lighter, punk. But as for the exact temp im not sure however for BP and flash the temp can be diferent depending what type, partical size and amount so its hard to give you a strait answer...

~H
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Old 2003-07-25, 02:42
IcEColdPlaYA IcEColdPlaYA is offline
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Yep, it all depends on the ratios, the grain size, and how well mixed (or ball milled) the black powder is.
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Old 2003-07-25, 03:59
tryptamine tryptamine is offline
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The auto ignition temp of black powder is probably in the 300-600 degree range.
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Old 2003-07-26, 05:08
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Default Re: Powder question

standard flash pan black powder FFFFG ignites at about 292-313 degrees celcuis

as for flash powder i am not sure

i used to have a digital hot plate i stole from the school that you plug in and can adjust the temprature ....

Edit: forgot an F in FFFFG





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