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QuestionCan I use powder from inside fireworks instead of magnesium?Community Answerif you are a pyrotechnic chemist, and you know exactly what chemicals are used in said fireworks, then it might be possible. However, this would be INCREDIBLY dangerous for even a trained professional. in fact, even the smoke bomb designs shown here are ridiculously dangerous if you don't know what you are doing. In short, no, don't do it.
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QuestionIs there a way to make the smoke bigger without the black powder?Community AnswerYou can do that by using more magnesium and snappers.
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QuestionWhat are snappers? Where can I purchase snappers?Community AnswerSnappers are small "fireworks" that when you throw them hard, they make a "pop." You can find them online or in stores that sell fireworks.
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QuestionCan the magnesium be from a small fire starter?Community AnswerYes, it could, but it is more work. Magnesium in small amounts ordered online will not put you on any terrorist watch-lists.
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QuestionCan I use magnesium from medical supplements?Community AnswerNo, the magnesium contained in medical supplements is part of a larger molecule and not pure magnesium, so it behaves completely differently.
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QuestionHow do I make a simple smoke bomb without damaging anything else?Community AnswerYou can't.
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QuestionWhat can I do to get a really big smoke cloud?Community AnswerUse more gunpowder or make more of the mixture. For the second way, add more snappers and magnesium powder.
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QuestionIs there a specific type of magnesium powder, or just pure magnesium?Community AnswerNo. Any type of elemental powdered magnesium will work.
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QuestionCould I do this without black powder?Community AnswerYes, but any alternative that will do the trick could be more dangerous, more difficult to make or obtain, or illegal to possess.
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QuestionWhere can I get magnesium powder?Community AnswerYou can get it at most hobby stores. (Just watch out for Magnesium Citrate, which is a health supplement.)
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QuestionCan I use magnesium bath salts when making an impact smoke bomb?Community AnswerYes, but it will only fizz and is not as powerful as the other stuff.
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QuestionDoes gunpowder from a sparkler or match head work?Community AnswerThe phosphorus from the head of the match doesn't react by force impact; even if you threw it at high velocity it would only break down into pieces. The phosphorus at the head of a match is can react only in certain temperature or by sliding it to the side of a matchbox.
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QuestionAre these smoke bombs dangerous?Community AnswerIf you don't know what you are doing, yes. However if you do know what you are doing, they are perfectly fine and will not hurt you.
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