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Encyclopedia > Armstrong's mixture

Armstrong's mixture is a highly sensitive primary explosive that is produced by mixing red phosphorus with potassium chlorate. Commercially, it is used in extremely small quantities on the paper caps that are used in toy cap guns. The explosive is exteremely dangerous, as it can detonate from very small shocks and friction. It is especially volatile when dry, and inexperienced pyrotechnicians who try to produce it often injure themselves severely in the attempt. Preparing C-4 explosive This article is concerned solely with chemical explosives. ... This article is about the chemical element. ... R-phrases R9, R22, R51/53 S-phrases S2, S13, S17, S46, S61 Flash point none Supplementary data page Structure and properties n, εr, etc. ... Pyrotechnics are used in the entertainment industry The band Rammsteins stage acts centers largely around pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics is a field of study often thought synonymous with the manufacture of fireworks, but more accurately has a wider scope that includes items for military and industrial uses. ...


Sulfur can substitute for some or all phosphorus to slightly decrease sensitivity.


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