Of propellants and explosives

So, my order from skylighter came! I now have a pound each of Zinc powder, Sulfur, Potassium Nitrate, and Sucrose. Should be fun...

I think that I might do a test of stump remover (ghetto saltpeter) versus the actual potassium nitrate to see if it is really worth the extra money. If I don't need to buy pure chemicals, that means that I can get more zinc.

Right now, I am thinking of replicating the two best propellants from Rocket Boys. That would be "rocket candy" (saltpeter and sugar) and "zincoshine" (zinc powder, sulfur, and alcohol). Those look to be some really easy choices. After I get some nozzles machined, then I might try an Ammonium Nitrate composite propellant.

I am going to do a propellant test tonight- vids and pics will be up then.