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634 B
Markdown
27 lines
634 B
Markdown
## Sucrose
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**Formula**
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$C12H22O11$
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**Pyrotechnics use**
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Fuel
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**Synonyms**
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White table sugar
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**Description**
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Sucrose (also known as ordinary table sugar) is a colorless crystalline solid that is used as a fuel for some compositions. It's most commonly used in smoke mix and in Candy propellant.
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**Sources**
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It very cheaply available in large amounts in supermarkets. When you have a choice, it is best to use 'pure icing sugar'. This is finely powdered, and contains no contaminants or binders. Beware of buying 'icing mix' which contains around 20% binder
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**Hazards**
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Sucrose is not particularly hazardous or dangerous.
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