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Just thinking out loud here.....

Once a component is as fine as it can get, it will start to clump. As long as everything starts out dry this is one way to tell when you're done. If you put...

I'm afraid you're trying to reinvent a process that's been used forever and you're just going to get frustrated with the results. Dry chemicals milled together for a couple of hours (depending on...

Nope, sulfur is insoluble as is the charcoal. The only component of BP that is soluble is the nitrate. That's why people that add bunches of water wind up with weak powder. They either wash away the...

The first post in this thread as well as post # 12 give sources for high quality pyrotechnic chemicals. I personally favor the supplier linked to in post 12 because he is known as an honest man with...

The product you linked to is a high acid formulation.

There are too many sources for the proper BP components to justify trying to find a substitute that may or may not be suitable.

It is most assuredly less expensive to make your own. You can make 3 pounds for under $40. If you buy your components in larger quantities or make your own charcoal, the price drops considerably.
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Hi folks. I'm the owner of the site referenced above and have been making Black Powder for a couple of days now. (grin) I understand the safety concerns that might lead you to consider making BP with...