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KClO4

chemistry007 - 28-1-2020 at 02:45

Hello,
I have left with some kilo of KClO4 and would like to know except mixing it with aluminium with what i can mix to make color?

woelen - 28-1-2020 at 03:26

Search the internet for "pyrotechnic compositions colors".
Searching for compositions for gerbs also gives information.

Basically, using KClO4 as the main oxidizer and combining it with Ba-salts, Sr-salts, and a fuel (e.g sulfur, possibly combined with some organics), gives greens and reds. With copper you also can get greens, or even bluish colors. I myself also did experiments with Cs-salts for making nice blue colors, but the latter are quite expensive.

chemistry007 - 28-1-2020 at 04:01

Yes, but didnt find anything in youtube...
itought maybe some experienced will advise me. But i will try what you say.
Thanks

Tsjerk - 28-1-2020 at 04:05

I could sell you some cesium chloride for cheap, I've been sitting on it for a decade now.

chemistry007 - 28-1-2020 at 07:01

Yes, why not..or exchange it with KClO4...
Which color it give? Did you try any thing with KClO4?