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    Can I use powder from inside fireworks instead of magnesium?
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    if 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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    Is there a way to make the smoke bigger without the black powder?
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    You can do that by using more magnesium and snappers.
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    What are snappers? Where can I purchase snappers?
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    Snappers are small "fireworks" that when you throw them hard, they make a "pop." You can find them online or in stores that sell fireworks.
  • Question
    Can the magnesium be from a small fire starter?
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    Yes, 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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    Can I use magnesium from medical supplements?
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    No, the magnesium contained in medical supplements is part of a larger molecule and not pure magnesium, so it behaves completely differently.
  • Question
    How do I make a simple smoke bomb without damaging anything else?
    Community Answer
    You can't.
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    What can I do to get a really big smoke cloud?
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    Use more gunpowder or make more of the mixture. For the second way, add more snappers and magnesium powder.
  • Question
    Is there a specific type of magnesium powder, or just pure magnesium?
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    No. Any type of elemental powdered magnesium will work.
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    Could I do this without black powder?
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    Yes, 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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    Where can I get magnesium powder?
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    You can get it at most hobby stores. (Just watch out for Magnesium Citrate, which is a health supplement.)
  • Question
    Can I use magnesium bath salts when making an impact smoke bomb?
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    Yes, but it will only fizz and is not as powerful as the other stuff.
  • Question
    Does gunpowder from a sparkler or match head work?
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    The 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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    Are these smoke bombs dangerous?
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    If 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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