pyrotechnics-revived/chapters/99-1-chemical-sucrose.md

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## Sucrose
**Formula**
$C12H22O11$
**Pyrotechnics use**
Fuel
**Synonyms**
White table sugar
**Description**
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.
**Sources**
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
**Hazards**
Sucrose is not particularly hazardous or dangerous.