Pumpkin bombs!

Step 5 Add sugar

Simply add the sugar to the mix.

why not put it in first?

Well... the sugar will actually suck up the water and leave granules of KNO3 at the bottom. It means you have to use more water, which means a significantly longer process. KNO3 first.

We have now created a flammable mixture. Though you can't light it yet, (trust me, it ain't going to light) don your goggles and gloves, from this point on, you need to be vigilant!

it shouldn't take long for the sugar to dissolve, now you'll have both sugar and KNO3 precipitating out of the water. it's ultra-saturated at this point. stir quickly, and don't stop, this keeps the crystal sizes to microscopic levels, and also keeps them consistent. Hang in there!


PS: if your doing this inside, turn on the fan, open windows, doors... ECT, drips from the mix at this point will produce lots of smoke, setting the smoke alarm off isn't fun.

Comments

[Nalydorthebuilder]

so u do add water...how much?

[thecheatscalc]

I never measured it... never have... :D Basically make sure the granules are flat on the bottom of the pan, then pour just enough water to cover over the top of the granules. That's it.