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Flash powder of any formulation should not be mixed in large quantities by amateur pyrotechnicians. Beginners should start with sub-gram quantities, and refrain from making large devices. Flash powder should only be made at the site at which it will be used. Additionally, the mixture should be made immediately before use.
Armstrong's mixture can be used in impact firecrackers known as cap torpedoes, which explode on impact when the ball (made of clay or papier-mâché) is thrown or (with some types) launched by slingshot. The firecrackers may include gravel with the explosive mixture to ensure enough friction is generated to produce a detonation. [3]
A basic pyrotechnic device. A gerb is a type of firework which produces a jet of sparks, usually lasting between 15 and 60 seconds.It is a thick-walled tube filled with pyrotechnic composition and possessing a choke, which is a narrowing in the tube.
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A cherry bomb (also known as a globe salute or kraft salute) is an approximately spherical exploding firework, roughly resembling a cherry in size and shape (with the fuse resembling the cherry's stem). Cherry bombs range in size from three-quarters to one and a half inches (1.9 to 3.8 cm) in diameter.
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Chase Ross scored a career-high 27 points to go along with six steals, lifting No. 7 Marquette to a 74-66 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Ross made 7 of 12 shots from the ...