DIY smoke bomb. Easy to do, dangerous to use

30.11.2018

Along with such pyrotechnic products as fireworks, firecrackers, firecrackers, sparklers, which have become firmly established in our lives and known to us since childhood, there are products for specialized purposes. This category includes a smoke bomb or, as it is called differently, a smoke bomb.

This remedy was used by the Russian army in the First World War.

As practice has shown, the use of smoke bombs during air bombing, artillery, and machine-gun fire from the enemy significantly reduces the effectiveness of enemy actions and helps to conceal the movement of troops or maneuver. In addition, it can be used as a camouflage or signaling agent. Currently, law enforcement agencies and special forces of different countries effectively use smoke to counteract reconnaissance weapons, as well as to interfere with the targeting of enemy high-precision weapons.

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In addition, smoke fumes are productively used not only in the military sphere, but also in agriculture to repel pests and combat frosts.

In security activities, smoke bombs help to disorient the criminal and quickly remove the protected person from his line of sight.

Today, colored smoke fumes are popular among photo shoot organizers. Colored smoke bombs add color and unusualness to photographs, because the smoke of bright, saturated colors hides the dull background, adding an atmosphere of mysticism to the photo exposure.

In everyday life, smoke blowers are widely used in sports games, strike and paintball.

There are smoke bombs and smoke grenades. The main difference is that the latter create a less intense and voluminous cloud of smoke, which spreads locally over a small area. While checkers are designed to create large smoke zones.

A hand-held smoke grenade (or in other words, an RDG smoke grenade) has an outer shell made of thick cardboard in a cylindrical shape, inside which there is a pyrotechnic smoke composition, and on the outside there is an ignition device. This grenade is very convenient to carry on your own, it is compact in size, quite light, and can be used without any problems while moving.

The most widespread use of smoke grenades during single combat operations of soldiers and small military units to simulate a fire of military equipment, the presence of troops in false deployment areas, blinding enemy firing points in close combat, etc. is due to their ease of individual use, small overall dimensions, throw range of 30 meters or more.

Most military smoke bombs weigh about 2.5 kilograms, which defines them as a static smoke release device. Due to their large mass, use while running becomes more difficult. Unlike a grenade, a checker is almost impossible to use while in cover, since due to its static nature, the area of ​​​​use is located in a clearly defined place in a pre-planned area.

Method one

To make a smoke bomb out of paper, which we will use as a newspaper, we will also have to prepare ammonium nitrate (ammonium nitrate) and a device for watering.
This method of obtaining Take ammonium nitrate and mix it with water, in the proportion of 30% powder to 70% water

It is important that the liquid does not have any sediment after mixing.

After stirring, a film layer will appear on top of the liquid, which must be removed.

Pour the resulting solution into a pre-prepared container, preferably a bottle, place a device for watering there and screw it on.

Carrying out the following operations at home can be dangerous, so you should carry out all manipulations outside, in an open, well-ventilated area. Since the solution may react with the surface of the carpet, furniture, and so on.

Take one piece of newspaper, unfold it and start spraying the mixture. Then place another spread on the already wet one and apply the liquid again.

Next, to continue production, hang each soaked sheet to dry on a clothesline at medium temperature. Make sure that the sun's rays do not come into contact with the surface of the paper. It will take us three to five hours to dry.

Prepare in advance the tape and container where the checker will be placed.

Next, remove one newspaper spread, make sure it is dry, fold it in half and roll it into a tube. Then remove the second one, also fold and twist. Make sure that the paper fits together as tightly as possible.

If there is a lot of oxygen supplied, the newspapers will simply burn and nothing will happen.

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How to make a smoke bomb from soap at home?

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Making such a smoke bomb at home is not at all difficult.

For this you will need:

• Laundry soap 72%.
• Sheets of paper or old newspapers.
• Scotch tape or plastic film.
• Container with water.

Laundry soap should be cut or grated on a coarse grater. Pour into a container of water and heat until the soap is completely dissolved. Or add hot water and stir until dissolved.

The solution should be concentrated, use a little water, but enough to saturate all sheets of paper. For 1 piece of soap you will need 5 liters of water. Completely immerse the paper in the soap solution for impregnation.

The paper should not get wet. The sheets are kept whole because there is more air in a torn sheet, therefore there will be more fire, but less smoke

The paper is carefully removed and dried. Use a fan to speed up the drying process

Dry sheets are rolled into a tight roll, or crumpled and formed into a ball. Wrap tightly with tape or polyethylene. String on a wooden rod. “Smoke” is ready.

Tip: to get a thick paper roll, you need to twist the first sheet in half and put the next one in it. Continue rolling and insert another sheet. So insert all the sheets.

Set the checker on fire and wait until the flame engulfs most of the paper. Active combustion indicates that there is little soap in the solution or poor impregnation. The fire is quickly extinguished. The device begins to smoke heavily.

Newspaper smoke is made from paper soaked in soapy water. After impregnation, the newspaper is dried. Then it is crumpled and wrapped with tape to form a roller. They set fire and wait until the third part burns out. The fire is extinguished and left to smolder.

The smoke from the soap bar is not toxic.

The downside is that it produces only a small amount of smoke.

DIY smoke bombs against frost. Smoking

Fumigation or smoking is a well-known, long-used method of combating spring frosts. This technology is based on the fact that smoke creates an artificial cloud, and the radiation of heat from the soil is noticeably reduced. In addition, when fumigated, dust particles are able to condense water vapor present in the air, resulting in the formation of fog that protects plants.

To protect against frost by smoking, heaps of materials that are capable of smoldering with low combustion are prepared in advance on the site. Firewood and brushwood are placed at the bottom of the pile, on which straw, manure, and leaves are piled. All this is compacted and covered with a layer of earth 2–3 centimeters thick. Such smoke piles (measuring 1 meter high and 1.5 meters wide) are designed for a 15-hour fumigation period; for the best result, they must be laid out at a frequency of one pile per 10 square meters. To allow smoke to escape and air to enter, holes are made from above and on the leeward side.

The main disadvantage of this method is its complexity. Frosts, in most cases, are not limited to one night, and therefore the smoke heaps need to be restored the next night. This method is effective only in calm weather and at temperatures down to minus 4 degrees. Once the threat of frost has passed, unburned material from smoke piles can be used as fertilizer or mulch.

Rules for using smoke bombs

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Thick smoke appears when the drug is heated too much

Thus, the first thing you need to pay attention to before use is fire safety. Today there are checkers, both with and without open fire.

Choose the most suitable option for your specific location. In any case, the smoking bomb will be quite hot, so it must be placed on bricks or a metal sheet.

Immediately after arson, smoke begins to be released, inhaling which a person can lose consciousness. Therefore, after setting fire, it is necessary to leave the room as quickly as possible. In this case, you should use a gas mask and other protective equipment. It is also not recommended to set fire to a smoke bomb yourself. Indeed, in the event of the loss of the creature, the person will remain lying in a room that will be filled with toxic smoke. This could end badly. It's better to play it safe and make sure someone is nearby.

As for the use of checkers in residential premises, you need to understand that this is only permissible in private homes. After all, if something happens, you will only harm yourself. The situation with apartment buildings is different. There are ventilation ducts and cracks between apartments, which can cause free penetration of acrid smoke to neighbors. And if they are at home at this time, then this can generally lead to tragedy.

Instructions for using smoke bombs:

• prepare the room, take out all the necessary things;
• place the checker on a hard and stable surface;
• close windows and all ventilation ducts;
• open all drawers and cabinets where insects may be hiding;
• put on a protective suit, rubber gloves, gas mask;
• light the fuse of the installed checker;
• leave the premises immediately;
• close the door behind you.

Depending on the type of drug chosen, smoke may be released for three hours. Naturally, entering the premises during this process is strictly prohibited. After the emission of smoke has stopped, the room should be closed for some time. This is necessary so that the insecticide penetrates into the most secluded places. As a rule, the time for which the room should be left closed is indicated on the packaging. After it expires, the room is ventilated.

What is liquid smoke made of?

A viscous dark substance or powder, packaged in containers labeled “Liquid or cold smoke,” is a common flavoring. It is prepared in two ways:

• dissolve decay products of natural wood in water;
• they recreate a similar mixture artificially, using the achievements of the chemical and food industries.

Composition of liquid smoke

The exact composition of liquid smoke varies depending on the manufacturer, but most often the majority of the mixture is water. On the packaging of one of the most recognizable brands of the product “Kostrovok” the list of ingredients is limited to one item – “an aqueous solution of natural wood smoke.”

Also, wood decay products are often diluted in oil, creating thick marinades, vinegar, juice from sour fruits, and wine. To enhance the taste of the dish, the additive contains various spices and synthetic enhancers.

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Types of smoke products

1. Hand smoke grenade (HSG). This type is mistakenly called “RDG smoke bomb”, meaning a grenade by a checker;Smoke bombs: small, large, unified, block;Smoke cartridge;Smoke bombs for use in aviation;Smoke machines;Smoke mines and artillery shells;Portable aerosol generator.

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Small smoke bombs are a cylinder-shaped tin case with a smoke composition, which can be of two types: anthracene or metal chloride.

Large smoke bombs are made of sheet steel, also in the shape of a cylinder, but with a side hole designed to allow smoke to escape.

The design of such a checker allows it to be used on water, since the hole of the checker in any position is above the water. Large smoke bombs are used to hide large objects from enemy vision for a long time using a dense camouflage smoke cloud.

A unified smoke bomb, also known as a smoke bomb UDSH, is designed for setting up smoke screens in two ways: manually and remotely.

The checker itself is made in the shape of a TM-62 anti-tank mine and weighs 13.5 kilograms. Places an invisible smoke screen from 100 to 150 meters long. Ignition time: 30 seconds – by impact, 10 seconds – using an electric igniter; intensive burning time – 10-12 minutes; Equally effective from minus 40 to plus 50 degrees Celsius.

Smoke bomb DM-11. Smoke bomb DM-11 from storage

Delivery methods: Pickup Obvodny 23, Courier in St. Petersburg, Russian Post, Transport company SDEK, etc.

Payment methods: Credit/installments, Cash, Yandex money, Transfer to card, Cash on delivery, Qiwi, WU

Application and purpose: The training product “Smoke Bomb” is intended for use on specially equipped sites - training grounds, during military-tactical games. It is strictly prohibited to use the product OUTSIDE the playing area, and without protective equipment (glasses, gloves)! No one other than the owner himself can be held responsible for the unreasonable use of an imitation product outside the playing area.

Description of the smoke The smoke is white, inert, non-toxic, and does not cause irritation to the eyes or respiratory system, although it does emit some odor similar to that of smoke bombs or irritant smoke grenades.

ATTENTION! It should be borne in mind that after 20-30 seconds from the moment of ignition, the bomb may explode if the smoke exit holes are not opened or the free exit of smoke is prevented in any other way. The burning time of the bomb can be delayed up to 10 minutes, BUT NOT LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.

Checker weight - 2.4 kg

Compound

• Berthollet salt..KClO3..32+/-3%
• Coal anthracene..44+/-4%
• Ammonium chloride..NH4Cl..24+/-3%
• FLAMMABLE COMPOSITION:
• Bertholet salt..40+/-2%
• Coal anthracene..15+/-4%
• Ammonium chloride..45+/-2%
• The smoke composition of the bomb is ignited by a fuse-match and burns to form smoke flowing through the holes in the diaphragm. The combustion time of the composition is no more than 1 minute, the smoke formation time is no more than 10 minutes.

How to make a smoke bomb from flour?

A smoke bomb made from flour has a long smoldering period and the availability of the necessary components.

You need to take:

• flour or sawdust - 4 parts;
• sulfur – 1 part;
• ammonium nitrate – 5 parts.

Grind sulfur and saltpeter in a mortar until a light yellow powder forms. Ammonium nitrate should be dried in the oven on the lowest heat for 20-30 minutes. It is impossible to leave saltpeter unattended, so as not to start melting. Grind dry saltpeter.

Add flour to the mixture of two components and mix thoroughly.

The housing for the smoke bomb is made of thick cardboard. To do this, roll up a cylinder ø3-4 cm from several layers of cardboard, and cover the end with plaster. You can use ready-made cylinders from firecrackers or fireworks.

The powder mixture is poured into the body in small portions. Compact very tightly using a hammer and a rod. Tight pressing ensures long-term smoldering with smoke release. Several circles are cut out of the same cardboard as the body and the tube is tightly closed.

A hole is made in the middle for the wick by piercing or drilling 3 cm through the cardboard and the mixture. A wooden tube or rod is used as a wick. The wick is fixed with several layers of electrical tape.

The smoke bomb is ready for use. Ammonium nitrate is highly hygroscopic and quickly becomes damp. Therefore, the mixture or the finished checker cannot be stored for a long time.

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Smoke bomb against frost. Several ways to save your crops from frost

Margarita Nikolaeva , SM Number one , No. 21 of May 29, 2014 , #Knowledge of living , Hacienda , #Irkutsk region

Berry crops and trees also bloomed earlier than usual this year.

The warm spring deceived many summer residents, and the winners were the most careful and experienced gardeners - those who did not plant heat-loving crops early. The buds of most fruit and berry plants die at -4 degrees, opened flowers at -2, young ovaries at -1 degree of frost, and light frosts still continue.

How do you know if there will be frost? There are such signs. Frosts are possible if, after a hot day, the air temperature drops sharply in the evening, and the weather is calm and windless, there is no dew, and the stars are clearly visible. If the weather is windy, there are clouds, and dew appears on the plants in the evening, frost is unlikely.

The simplest thing you can do is to water the garden well in the evening. Mulching the tree trunks with organic materials helps to retain heat in the soil - at night, the heated soil will give off heat, and in the event of slight frosts, it is sometimes possible to save flowering trees. Low-growing bushes suffer more - at a height of 2-3 meters from the ground, the temperature is 1-2 degrees higher than at soil level. Digged or mulched soil accumulates more heat per day, while soil overgrown with grass cools down faster.

A good way is to smoke with the help of specially arranged smoke heaps or the modern one - with smoke bombs. There are several varieties; the DM-11 smoke bomb has proven itself well. It burns for only 5-7 minutes, but during this time it produces a wide veil of smoke - 20-30 m, up to 100 m long.

Checkers are burned at dawn, two hours before sunrise, they are placed around the area immediately before burning so that they do not get wet. It is more economical to use Harvest checkers - you will need fewer of them. You can also use smoke bombs in a greenhouse (not sulfur bombs, pay attention to this).

There are also various folk tricks - how to protect a greenhouse from frost.

In addition to covering with non-woven materials, newspapers and other available materials, you can provide temporary heating for several days.

For example, Chinese working in Russia often use a simple metal container, such as an enamel bucket. A hole is made in the lid into which a pipe is inserted to remove hot air. 2-3 pieces of coal are set on fire at the bottom of the bucket. Such a “stove” can save plants from serious frosts.

Perhaps you have a portable stove for burning garbage, even a barbecue may come in handy, the main thing is to cover the holes on all sides and be sure to cover it with a lid so that the coals do not fall out.

The use of electrical appliances in a greenhouse is used more often, but this is very dangerous due to high air humidity and unstable power supply in gardening.

In small greenhouses, you can raise the temperature a couple of degrees simply by using heated stones or bricks, buckets of hot water, or even a couple of thick candles (I spied it from those who sell seedlings). Candles are placed in a safe place - bricks, a piece of metal. All of these remedies are good for sudden small frosts, and are often enough to save the crop.

Raspberries, blackberries and currants can be tied into loose bunches (a), plants under glass covers and film tunnels can be covered with burlap (b), and small plants can be covered with newspapers (c).

How to make a smoke bomb out of paper?

Method 1

You can make a “smoke pipe” yourself in the following simple way.

For this you will need:

• Ammonium nitrate from the fertilizer store.
• Thick newspapers.

Dissolve saltpeter in warm water. Take the ingredients based on 1 liter of water - 300 g of saltpeter. Cut newspapers into pieces similar in size to A4 format and immerse in the solution for several minutes. Remove and dry well.

The peculiarity of the chemical is that it absorbs moisture from the air and therefore the leaves do not dry well. To achieve complete drying, use auxiliary means, such as a radiator, iron or hair dryer.

You can also wet newspapers using a spray bottle. Dry leaves should be rolled into a tight tube and secured with tape or thick thread. The tube should not have a hole in the center.

It is not advisable to make the checker long or thick, because the saltpeter will burn unevenly. If a whole sheet of newspaper is used, it is folded along its length twice and then rolled.

A large checker, rolled from several newspapers. placed in an aluminum beer can, cut off at both ends. This is done to avoid the checker catching fire. The length of the body is cut with an allowance of 1-2 cm on each side, relative to the roll. The edge needs to be folded.

For the body, empty cans of paint or deodorant are used. The thickness of the winding is adjusted according to the opening of the can so that it fits tightly. The finished saber is set on fire at one end, waiting until it flares up and puffs of smoke emerge. Throw to the side as far as possible. Thick, white smoke is produced.

Store ready-made saltpeter-impregnated sheets in glass jars, closed with lids or sealed plastic bags with a zipper.

Method 2

It's very easy to make a smoke bomb out of paper and salt.

Required:

• Newsprint.
• Fine salt.
• Scotch.

Form a tight ball from the paper. Tear the paper in one place and add salt. Wrap everything tightly with adhesive tape. Ready to use. It is not advisable to use coarse salt, because it shoots out when heated.

Smoke bomb using nitrate (ammonium nitrate)

To prepare a smoke fume, you will need the following ingredients: ammonium nitrate and paper (newspaper).

Ammonium nitrate must be mixed with water until completely dissolved (in the proportion of 3 parts water and 1 part nitrate).

Pour the resulting solution into a suitable container for soaking newspapers (for example, a basin). Place newspapers in the solution for 15-30 seconds. Afterwards, dry the soaked newspapers.

After drying, 3-5 sheets of newspaper (whole, not torn) need to be tightly wrapped in a tube (so that there is no hole in the center; the duration and intensity of the smoke emitted will depend on the length and diameter of the tube) and tied tightly with thread. Set the resulting tube on fire and place it on the ground. The larger the pipe, the more smoke it emits. Watch the video: a 50 kg smoke pipe according to a recipe with saltpeter.

Instructions and rules of use

Using checkers it is allowed to carry out disinfestation of the following objects:

• apartments;
• private houses and dachas;
• hangars and warehouses;
• industrial areas;
• garages;
• gardens and campsites;
• greenhouses and greenhouses.

Sometimes a one-time treatment is enough to completely rid your home of blood-sucking parasites. However, to achieve a guaranteed result, it is recommended to repeat the procedure after 2 weeks, since the smoke only affects adult bedbugs and larvae, but not eggs.

Security measures

Disinfestation using smoke bombs should be carried out only with personal protective equipment. They are put on before the actual use of checkers, and are removed only after the treatment of the room is completed and it has been ventilated.

Ideally, if there is an opportunity to wear a full chemical protective suit. Otherwise, you will need a respirator, rubber gloves and safety glasses. Gloves should be discarded after processing is completed.

You should wear personal protective equipment when lighting a smoke bomb.

In extreme cases, instead of a full protective kit, it is permissible to use a gauze bandage soaked in a soda solution: dilute a teaspoon of soda in one glass of water and soak the gauze with this liquid.

Preparation for processing

All windows in the room are tightly closed and ventilation holes are sealed with tape. Food, hygiene items, electronics and clothing are carefully packaged in impenetrable casings to prevent them from becoming saturated with smoke. All cabinets and drawers are opened so that smoke can easily penetrate them. Furniture is disassembled and laid out in parts on the floor. Bedding is removed from the mattresses and placed vertically, leaning against the wall. Fire safety sensors are turned off. There should be no objects left in the room that will first come into contact with smoke and then come into direct contact with human skin.

Processing process

If the checker is inside a jar and is activated by contact with liquid, this jar is filled with water to the indicated mark.

If the checker has a fuse, it is set on fire. To do this, the product is placed on a sheet of metal, inside a metal bucket, in a ceramic container, or on a brick. The burning of the checker lasts 10–20 minutes

It is important that there are no flammable objects within its reach

After this, the room is left for several hours - the exact time is indicated in the instructions for use of the checker. A maximum of 2 minutes is allotted to leave the room - this is how long it takes for the wick to burn, after which toxic smoke will begin to enter the air.

What to do after treatment?

Upon completion of the treatment, a person in a protective suit enters the room, opens the windows and leaves the house to be ventilated for at least 20 minutes. After this, a thorough wet cleaning is carried out in the house, adding soda ash to the water at the rate of 250 g per 1 bucket. If the person who entered the room to open the windows did not have a full chemical protective suit, clothing should be removed and washed thoroughly.

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Benefits of smoky liquid

Natural flavoring has 3 undeniable advantages over conventional smoking.

• Dishes with liquid smoke cook faster. Hot smoking of meat and fish takes an average of 2 hours, cold smoking – more than a day. The same piece of pork, marinated in a sauce with added flavoring, will acquire a familiar taste in 1-1.5 hours.
• The product saves money, time and effort. Preparing food for smoking, purchasing and arranging a smokehouse, lighting it, and the cooking process itself will take several times more resources than baking meat in the oven.
• Oddly enough, natural flavoring makes food healthier. When we cook meat and fish on coals, in addition to the aromas of wood, the food absorbs dangerous carcinogens. Most of these impurities are filtered out of the additive during production.

Method two

Unlike firecrackers, fireworks, and even sparklers, smoke bombs are relatively safe when used with caution. One of the easiest ways to make a smoke bomb without saltpeter is to use analgin and hydroperite.

The first drug, we are sure many of you have come across, is a popular remedy for headaches. The second is used when treating wounds, although in theory it can even be used to dye hair.

But we have not gathered here to discuss the beneficial properties of these drugs; we are interested in something else, namely their chemical reaction with each other.

These tablets are not expensive and are available in every pharmacy; the components included in the composition are not toxic, but their combined use will greatly surprise you.

Method five

In this method, we will learn how to make a smoke bomb from matches. The resulting bomb will burn purple and sparkle when interacting with fire. You will need a package of activated carbon, a couple of boxes of matches, and 30 grams of potassium permanganate powder.

Unpack the activated charcoal and turn the tablets into flour using a spoon, then pour into a bowl.

Pour thirty grams of potassium permanganate into a container with activated carbon.

Cut off the match heads and then pour them into a common bowl.

To conduct the experiment, you need to make sure that there are no people, animals, or social objects at a safe distance. Light a match and throw it into the bowl, then run away to a distance of fifteen meters. This safety measure is due to the fact that the smoke is extremely caustic, and the reaction allows splashes of up to two meters or more.

Smoke on guard

Interestingly, smokes are used not only in the military, but also in the security sector. Some companies, such as the British company Smokescreen, offer systems based on aerosol generators to clients, including boutiques and supermarkets. It is not so easy to protect yourself from burglars - they will pick any lock and break any door or grill. Video cameras do not scare them either, because even when noticed, criminals manage to do their dirty deed before the police arrive. But everything will be different if, at the moment the alarm goes off, the broken-in room suddenly begins to quickly fill with smoke. The effect will be aggravated by flashes of a stroboscopic lamp and a loud sound that puts pressure on the psyche. Obviously, in this situation (tested by experience), the robbers will prefer to quickly retreat empty-handed. After all, they will be overwhelmed by horror, and they won’t be able to see anything around them.

The editors thank Colonel Alexander Shamov for his assistance in preparing the article

Let's start the experiment

Extract the hydroperite and grind it into powder to a dust state, it is important that the better it is ground, the better the reaction will be. Pour the resulting flour into the first metal container, rinse the bowl in which the grinding took place, change your gloves and take out the analgin.

Remove it from the packaging and similarly turn it into flour using a pestle. Unlike hydroperite, it is harder; if possible, you can use a coffee grinder, but this is at your discretion. Pour the resulting powder into another metal container, and rinse the one in which the grinding took place. Remove and throw away the gloves you were wearing.

Powders must be stored separately; before testing, they should be cooled in a dark place. Any instruction on how to make a smoke bomb involves conducting an experiment in an open space in a deserted place. Arriving at the training ground, mix both powders and place the bowl on the ground, then step aside.

The reaction will begin by itself in a few minutes, it all depends on the ambient temperature. The higher it is, the faster the reaction will occur. There may be splashes and the smoke is extremely corrosive, so please exercise safety precautions and keep your distance.

If you use foil and heat it with a flame, the reaction will occur faster and without splashing.

The advantage of this method is that you do not need to use open fire to achieve the desired result.

Security measures

When activating any of the smoke bombs, you should carefully study the instructions and be sure to follow the safety rules, since the smoke bomb contains pyrotechnic smoke compositions - highly flammable substances, so it can only be used in uninhabited places, away from fire hazardous objects. The safe distance radius must be at least 200 meters.

It is recommended to use a remote method to activate a smoke bomb, for example, using a long lit stick. This is necessary in order to avoid possible consequences during its operation, since combustion is reactive in nature and can cause some movement of the checker. In any case, no matter what experience you have, you should always have fire extinguishing equipment with you and have the skills to use them.

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A smoke bomb or smoke bomb is a pyrotechnic device that produces smoke, used mainly for camouflage (manoeuvres), marking signals, and also to combat agricultural pests and frost. But in our beloved country, it is not used for its intended purpose, but for entertainment and is made independently by teenagers from scrap materials.

Method eight

A colored smoke bomb is quite difficult to make, but the resulting result is sometimes fascinating in its unusualness. For the experiment, you will need half a teaspoon of soda, half a hundred sugar, 60 grams of saltpeter, any food coloring, a saucepan for mixing reagents, cardboard tubes (you can take from paper towels), and a clothesline.

Pour sugar and saltpeter into a saucepan, place over low heat and stir so that the mixture does not burn.

When the sugar has melted and the mixture turns golden, add food coloring and baking soda. As soon as foam appears, stop stirring and turn off the heat, allowing the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Seal the cardboard tubes tightly on one side, then pour in the mixture and insert a stick, such as a toothpick, in the center

It is important that the mixture is evenly distributed and does not allow air to enter.

Place the cardboard tube in a dark place for a day.

When using, pull out the stick and insert a thread into it, which will serve as a wick.

The Bootlegger's Invention

The history of smoke screens dates back to the distant past: both the Romans and the Vikings hid their movements on the battlefield in puffs of smoke. It is believed that the dragon's head on the bow of the Kobukson, a 15th-century Korean warship, emitted smoke created by the combustion of sulfur and saltpeter, and these acrid clouds also served for camouflage. However, the importance of camouflage smoke was truly appreciated only in the 20th century - in the century of total wars, during which it was often necessary to break through the continuous, deeply echeloned defense of the enemy.

After the Second World War, many types of equipment and ammunition were developed in different countries of the world, including the USSR, to create camouflage screens. It’s worth saying right away that a smoke screen is not necessarily smoke. Smoke, that is, combustion products, is spread by camouflage agents based on pyrotechnics. Other devices generate liquid aerosols, that is, fine suspensions consisting of microscopic droplets. The honor of inventing liquid aerosol curtains belongs to the American First World War veteran Alonzo Patterson, who was, among other things, known for smuggling alcohol during Prohibition in the United States. It was he who came up with the idea of ​​evaporating oil by heating it with hot gases. When mixed with cold air, the oil condensed into tiny droplets, creating a thick white fog.

Soap smoke

For the most well-mannered children, who have never joked so cruelly, it is worth explaining what a smoke blower is. This is a smoke bomb that can be made from available materials, one of which was my mother’s soap. This is the simplest smoke recipe.

We will need laundry soap, several sheets of newspaper, a container for water, tape and a grater.

1. Rub the soap into a water container.
2. Pour hot water and dissolve the soap completely. Not an easy task, but ten liters would dissolve any bar.
3. Soak newspapers in a container, let them soak in moisture, but be careful not to destroy them.
4. Dry the paper.

Well, how to do it? Crumple the paper soaked in soapy water into a ball and wrap it with tape. Then set it on fire. If it flares up, it means it was poorly soaked. When almost all the paper is covered, extinguish the flame and that’s it, the smoke is ready. Its smoke is harmless, its only disadvantage may be low performance and a small amount of smoke, but in childhood this was enough for us. Let's now look at smoke recipes for older hooligans.

What is it used for?

These are not the only cases, but before the First World War, smoke was not a full-fledged weapon. The clouds of smoke dissipated after the invention of smokeless gunpowder, and already in 1890, large countries abandoned the use of obsolete gunpowder.

Smoke returned to the position with the appearance of chemical weapons. For example, when releasing chlorine on the enemy, the Germans discovered that a fog formed around the cylinders, which could be used to identify their location. For camouflage they used safe smoke, which did not even interfere with the offensive. At the same time, they began to use screens to conduct retreats and accompany tank attacks.

Different armies used different mixtures and compositions of smoke. Using the example of 1914-18:

• the British and French used phosphorus;
• Germans, a solution of sulfuric anhydride in sulfuric or chlorosulfonic acid, or the anhydride itself;
• The Russians fought with Ershov's sabers and similar means that produced solid particles. The smoke was white;
• The Americans installed curtains made from a mixture of zinc dust and carbon tetrachloride.

Initially, black products were used, but they did not provide reliable camouflage. The first white smoke was released by the Germans.

Checker with colored smoke

In addition to camouflage purposes, smoke served signaling functions. It has long been used to warn about a threat. They also managed to use it as an analogue of Morse code, releasing puffs of smoke at a certain interval.

In modern conditions, manual versions are common, for example, the Russian Army has RDG-2, RDG-2x and RDG-2ch. They allow you to perform the following tasks:

• creation of a short-term screen for advance/retreat, used over a small area;
• allows you to disorient or blind enemy units;
• simulate activity, fire, including damage to equipment at a certain point;
• mining/clearing;
• during evacuation from the battlefield;
• allows you to indicate your location for aviation during search operations;
• send a certain signal, a coded message, for which colored smoke or a trigger of a certain duration can be used.

During World War II, the combat use of chemical smoke agents was abandoned because it became possible to protect the army, but the fear of large-scale use remained. Poisons migrated from the trenches to the concentration camps.

Currently, chemical weapons are banned by the UN, so their use is limited to the listed functions of the RDG. However, this does not completely exclude the possibility of dying from such weapons.

Preliminary preparation

The components and tools for making the device can be found in the kitchen; the only thing you have to purchase is potassium nitrate. Fertilizer is offered in stores for gardeners and gardeners; there will be no problems with the purchase.

To make a smoke fume you will need:

50 gr. potassium nitrate; 10 gr. sodium bicarbonate; 50 gr. sugar (allowed to replace with powdered sugar); 55-65 gr

dye (available from hardware stores); a small diameter cardboard tube (suitable for toilet paper), a matchbox; pencil; stewpan (saucepan); a little tape; cotton swabs; fuse (carefully remove from the fireworks, soak a regular cord with saltpeter, use hunting matches).

To mix the composition, use a wooden stick or spoon.

Non-childish smoke blower

For the hellish, extremely dangerous non-children's smoke blower, we will need potassium nitrate, which we will make ourselves, potassium chloride, ammonium nitrate, soda and sugar, a wick, a pencil and food coloring for the smoke.

Let's start with making potassium nitrate. To do this, in a ratio of 11:9 we take ammonium nitrate and potassium chloride.

We dissolve the saltpeter in water, we try not to dilute it too much. After placing the saltpeter solution in a water bath, add potassium chloride

Stir the resulting mixture, cool in the refrigerator for two and a half hours, pour out, keeping the crystals formed at the bottom and carefully dry them in a frying pan. Collecting the resulting powder

Having collected 250 grams, we move on to creating a smoke oven.

1. Mix the resulting powder with sugar. You need one hundred and fifty grams of sugar.
2. Put on fire, stir all the time.
3. Once the sugar has caramelized, increase the heat.
4. Boil for about twenty seconds, then remove from heat and add soda. Despite the foam, stir quickly.
5. Add dye.
6. If the mixture sticks to the walls, stir over low heat.
7. Cool the mixture for 5 minutes. Fill an empty tin container with it, insert a wick into the middle of the liquid and transfer it to the refrigerator
8. Seal the top, leaving a 6mm hole for the wick. That's it, the smoke fume is ready.

Remember that you can use it away from houses. It is very effective, so it is better not to use it in enclosed spaces. Also remember about fire safety.

Smoke bombs

- this is what is really interesting to any guy at a young age. Gray checkers or checkers from newspapers have become no longer interesting; now young people are demanding something new, in bright colors. Today, you have the opportunity to create a colored smoke pipe with your own hands, so let’s not waste time and get started with our developments!

Kinds

As noted above, cold smoke is distinguished according to two criteria.

• Release form: powder and liquid. Liquid supplements are more common in stores. It is easier to use because it does not require additional preparation. The substance should simply be poured into a marinade or semi-finished dish and the food should be cooked. The powder is a concentrated solution. Before preparing dinner, you will first have to dilute it with water.
• Method of preparation: natural and synthetic.

Liquid smoke of natural origin

Hardwoods are used to create natural flavoring. Most often, aspen, bird cherry, alder, and apple sawdust are used as raw materials. Conifers are avoided in the production of additives - when they burn, a large amount of resin is formed.

The concentrated flavor comes from real smoke. While the sawdust is smoldering, it is condensed, cleaned of harmful impurities, the remaining liquid is infused in barrels and bottled. The resulting product conveys the smell of smoking quite reliably and, in the absence of cost-cutting additives, has a relatively good composition.

Liquid smoke of synthetic origin

The most common liquid smoke found on store shelves is artificially recreated. The fact is that this cooking method is cheaper, less labor-intensive and resource-intensive. Depending on the recipe and the responsibility of a particular manufacturer, dyes, synthetic additives and spices end up in the treasured bottle. Together, they vaguely resemble the natural aroma of smoked meats, but the usefulness of such a marinade is questionable.