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were confident we had the mix proportions exactly right as long as the particle
size was fine and free flowing. But with the humidity Stop Smoking induced clumps the two
powders now had decreased the interactive surface area which was no longer
adequate for the recipe we were using. That's why adding a little more
potassium chlorate had solved the problem for some of the tests, the decreased
surface area meant that if we changed the ratio of oxidizer to smoke fuel we
could indeed get the smoke mix to light. There had to be a revision in the
method of mixing and milling the chemicals and Nicocure Review confirm the smoke fuel to KClO3
ratio. Armed with the knowledge that it was indeed and merely a particle size
issue, we set out to resolve the problem in a way that would involve the least
hassle and expense, good ole trial and error. We worked with very small batches
as to speed up the process by reducing weighing, milling, and mixing. It also
reduces the cost of materials which may be wasted during the testing. I don't
do this indoors any more as smoke dyes are easily..