Colored Fire

Contains both a nitrate and a chlorate with a copper ammonium compound, and also a combination of chlorate with sulfur.

Contains sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Burns at a moderate rate with a nice deep red color.

The vaseline/wood dust mixture is prepared by melting 6 parts vaseline and mixing in 8 parts wood dust.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Burns at a moderate rate with a greenish white flame. Not a very convincing green.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Contains both sulfur and a chlorate.

Magnesium is corroded by some nitrates when damp. It is common practice to coat the magnesium before use — about 4% linseed oil, or some potassium dichromate can be used for that purpose.

Heat of reaction: 6.134 kJ/g — Gas volume: 74 cm³/g — Ignition temperature: 640 °C — Impact sensitivity: 19% of TNT

Note that calomel is a very toxic compound.

Contains both an ammonium compound and a chlorate.

Note that calomel and Paris green are both very toxic compounds.

Incompatible with nitrates and chlorates due to the presence of a copper-ammonium compound. "Sugar of milk" is lactose.

Incompatible with nitrates and chlorates due to the presence of a copper-ammonium compound.

Note that calomel is very toxic.

Suggested dimensions: 2.22 cm diameter × 45 cm length. Before ramming, moisten with a solution of 1 part shellac in 16 parts alcohol (1 part solution to every 36 parts composition). Difficult to ignite — scoop out a little from the top and replace with a starting fire composition such as meal powder.

Suggested dimensions: 2.22 cm diameter × 45 cm length. Before ramming, moisten with a solution of 1 part shellac in 16 parts alcohol (1 part solution to every 36 parts composition). Requires a starting fire composition for ignition.

Described as "an aluminum torch of heretofore unheard of brilliance" — claimed 100,000 candlepower in the 2.54 cm size. Testing with paint-grade aluminum confirmed it burns very bright at a steady slow burn rate with little residue, and presses easily in tubes. Rub the vaseline into the barium nitrate first. Mix the sulfur and aluminum separately, then combine with the barium nitrate/vaseline mixture. A starting fire mixture is required for ignition.