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self-ignition, pyrotechnics 1

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desmondray12254

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I am interested in binary chemicals, and pyrotechnics, and self ignition. This is for special effects though, and it isn't really my field. I already know how to work with volitile substances, and I can create Self igniting thermite by using Glycerin, Potassium Permaganate, Powdered aluminum and powdered Iron oxide. (I have the instructions).
But I was curious when I saw a movie, I know they used literally tons of Propane, but I was wondering if you coud really use two sets of chemicals like a binary mix, to create a self-igniting fireball.
Like the flames from flame throwers, it illistrated the two chemicals being sprayed together by nozzels.
 
Yes. The term (for liquid chemicals that self-ignite when mixed) is hypergolic. Many restartable rocket engines intended for space use such a chemical mix.
 
Thanks, do you know a hypergolic formula that I might use to get a reaction similar, if not identical to this? I wish to recreate this for a small video and to prove to someone it can be done. It was in the movie Reign of Fire. That should give you some visual discription of it.
 
Google "hypergolic mixture", the first article will point you to the most common combination.
 
WOW, those chemicals make mustard gas look kike a pansy. But, you feedback was very appreciated. Thank you very much.
 
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