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Trace
12-09-2009, 03:27 AM
I have 10lbs of KNO3 left over from my smokebomb days.
What are some other uses of the material?
I know that it can be used in making rocket fuel; does anyone have a good mixture, and method?

Thanks
TheGreatSatan
12-12-2009, 11:24 AM
Blow up your computer!
Trace
12-12-2009, 02:56 PM
Maybe one of my old ones.
Any suggestions on how to do it?

KNO3 and diesel fuel?
Luke122
12-12-2009, 04:53 PM
FBI is now monitoring this thread.
msmrx57
12-12-2009, 04:59 PM
FBI is now monitoring this thread.

Among others most likely. :whistler:
billygoat333
12-12-2009, 05:33 PM
lol.

have any old CO2 cartridges laying around? :devcool: cannon fuse?
Trace
12-12-2009, 05:46 PM
I'm sure I'm already on the FBI watch list
I had 20lbs of this shipped to my house, not the first time I had done this either.

But, I don't have any CO2 cartridges laying around :(

I'll find something to do with it though
billygoat333
12-12-2009, 05:50 PM
get some magnesium and make a fountain out of it. :)
Trace
12-12-2009, 06:07 PM
o0o i like that
billygoat333
12-12-2009, 06:16 PM
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Fireworks/

lol there is a link to make your own aerial star artillery shells. haha awesome.
DaveW
12-14-2009, 11:54 AM
The feds will be at your door momentarily, please relax as it makes it easier for them to pound your face.

-Dave
Locum51
12-14-2009, 12:30 PM
Just look on youtube....i don't know the exact formula and how many milligrams of each thing you need but here is the basis of the mixture i'm talking about.

(KNO3+Sugar) You will have to cook for more than an hour about 90 mins....and it will have to cool for the same amount of time. Some people like to add a Red Iron Oxide to make the engine fuel look pinkish.

NOTE: I don't have anything to do with you blowing off any limbs or blowing your kitty sky high. I am not responsible for any injury or bodily harm that may be caused with mixing your own rocket engines.
Trace
12-14-2009, 12:35 PM
I have tried the KNO3+Sugar rocket fuel. You are supposed to add Corn Syrup as well and bake, which I haven't wanted to do for obvious reasons..


NOTE: I hold none of you responsible for if I blow up.
billygoat333
12-14-2009, 12:53 PM
I read somewhere that if you use a 6-7% mix (by weight) of motor oil that it does the same thing, and is a lot safer :)
Locum51
12-14-2009, 01:03 PM
This is a good video on how to make R-candy Engines.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voc_gBC3xxI&feature=related
Luke122
12-14-2009, 04:33 PM
Why not sell it to another model rocket enthusiast, and make some Christmas money? :D
Trace
12-14-2009, 08:38 PM
Why not sell it to another model rocket enthusiast, and make some Christmas money? :D

Not a bad idea, but I'll most likely end up using it for a New Year's show. lol
I'll be sure to video tape