Charcoal Eastern Red Cedar is a type of charcoal widely used in pyrotechnics for its fast-burning properties, particularly in the creation of fast-burning black powder for lift and break effects in fireworks.
Price range: $11.00 through $15.00 Per Pound
This charcoal is typically made from eastern red cedar known for its suitability in producing fast black powder. The particle size and milling process play crucial roles in its effectiveness.
Charcoal Eastern Red Cedar is primarily used in fast-burning black powder formulations, essential for achieving rapid lift and break effects in fireworks displays.
The fast-burning nature of this charcoal ensures quick and reliable ignition, crucial for the timely and effective execution of pyrotechnic effects.
It is carefully integrated into pyrotechnic compositions, ensuring proper blending and distribution for consistent and predictable performance.
When used responsibly, the environmental impact of Charcoal Eastern Red Cedar is minimal. Proper handling and disposal practices are necessary to prevent pollution.
Due to its fine nature, Charcoal Eastern Red Cedar can produce dust that is easily inhaled. It is crucial to wear a dust mask when working with this product to avoid respiratory issues.
Store Charcoal Eastern Red Cedar in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat or ignition. Keep containers tightly sealed to maintain product quality.
Ensure that the charcoal meets relevant quality standards and regulations for use in fireworks production to ensure safety and compliance.
As pyrotechnic technology advances, there may be innovations in the production and use of charcoal for fireworks, leading to new effects and possibilities in displays.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 in |
| Particle Size | Ground, Milled |
Tom –
I thought that Paulonia charcoal made fast BP, but this is even hotter. First, I ball milled the granular charcoal to dust. Then I milled the standard BP ingredients for a total of 3 hours. The result is BP that burns nearly instantaneously. I have no way of measuring the burn rate, but it is FAST. Just a couple of grams burns with a “thump”. It should be adequate for an end burning rocket; I’m sure a core burner would explode.
Sniperghost –
Definitely worth the price, considering the cost of cedar wood, the fact it’s not as abundant as hardwood trees, AND the amount of time and effort it takes to make raw red cedar trees or lumber into charcoal, grind it, then screen it. How much is your time worth?? Definitely a good price on a pound of this great FAST charcoal.
I actually did make some charcoal out of some red cedar here to try it, and see what it was all about.
Let me tell you, the other reviewer IS NOT kidding when he said it’s fast!
B.P. made from red cedar is no joke. Granular red cedar BP burns almost INSTANTLY and with a whoosh. It’s definitely a night and day difference between hardwood charcoal.
Very good stuff I’m impressed by it.
Eric (verified owner) –
Great product!! The black powder breaks shells with authority. Just for fun I screened 75 15 10 and pressed a 5/16th cored rocket on woodys tooling and it just disappeared with quite a hiss.
Scott (verified owner) –
Yup, it’s FAST
Eric Woomer (verified owner) –
I did the same recipe as the first reviewer ball milling ground charcoal for an hour first then combine the rest of the ingredients and did a red gum/alcohol granulation and it performed just as amazing as mentioned from others, very instantaneous flash-like burn leaving a little white spot in your vision for a second. Cheaper than the competition but performs as well or better than any! Please don’t buy it all up now, leave some for the rest of us haha! GREAT stuff.
Rhy (verified owner) –
Great charcoal! I was honestly kind of stunned by how fast it is. I milled it for three hours what came out was the fastest BP I’ve ever seen. Worth the extra money all day long…