[QUOTE=Pyro.Persia;69382]hi definitely, the best ratio for aluminum and perchlorate is? the best ratio is 34.2% aluminum and 65.8% perchlorate Aluminum powder and potassium perchlorate are the only two components of the pyrotechnic industry-standard flash powder. It provides a great balance of stability and power and is the composition used in most commercial exploding fireworks. by looking at The balanced equation for the reaction we can find the true and best ratio, ...