Charles Wilson
ABSTRACT: Experimental production of charcoal via the retort method is discussed. Charcoals were made from various substances; of special interest were woods belonging to the Salicaceae (willow) family. Lift powders were made using these charcoals and their performance compared using a device for testing powders under conditions similar to those used for propelling fireworks aerial shells. The author found that handmade powders often outperformed commercially available powders in this application.
Keywords: Black Powder, charcoal type, performance testing
Ref: JPyro, Issue 10, 1999, pp49-55
(J10_49)
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