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Uploaded by on Aug 5, 2009

Hey guys,
making some magnal here. Watch the vid. Send my questions. Most info is on vid. Mg from anodes. Work it out.

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  • do you sell it?

  • yes, if you live in New Zealand, otherwise shipping just isn't economical.

  • 2 questions

    first, how long does this whole process take?

    and two, how did u get it out of the can? does it just like slide out?

  • No, you have to cut the can and then peel it away.

    The process varies due to time to set up, pack up, but the whole smelting might take 30-40min.

    Great source for an excellent versatile metal powder.

  • rabivii is a dick. Great Vid man I made my first batch of MgAl last week and its some great stuff! Any chance u could post some vids on what that ball milled MgAl looks like when lit?

  • Yeah, check out my flash powder vids. They have fine MgAl, but you know when your MgAl is just uber when it burns and sparkles from a blowtorch flame. If you place a small pile on a screwdriver and light it with a blowtorch, it should go white and possibly explode in a poof of sparks.

    If testing, make sure you wear safety glasses and gloves though, this shit burns hot.

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  • Nice foundry. What is the burning medium, coke? charcoal? Where might one find second hand Mg anodes?

  • can i use steel balls to grind it in the ball mill?

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  • Hi!

    Can I mill it and mix with water to use in stars?

    Some people told me that it can't be mixed with water, does it matter?

    Thanks!

    Later!

  • could you use aluminium foil ? as aluminium ? :p

  • why do you need to put charcoal on it ?

  • is it 1 part of aluminium with 1 part of magnesium ?

  • Where exactly could i find magnesium anodes? Because buying new anodes is pretty expensive if you ask me.

  • snatch the camera from your mate next time he films you

  • @uchiacon what metal is the can made of?

  • what is the can made of? doesn't the magnesium get to the spontaneous burning temp in that heat? how do avoid burning the metal, do you use argon?

  • Please help me !!!!!

    How do you get the metal powder.

    Becouse my method is too slow :(

  • Can you use aluminum roof flashing or is it not pure enough?

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