A Pyrotechician is working on a new fourth of July rocket. He is using a highly reactive metal when burned. What can he use to lower the reaction rate????

Answer 1

larger particles, separate the particles with a filler (expanded clay?).

What things influence the rate of reaction?

Answer 2

Temperature influences the reaction rate i think

Answer 3

yes, you can lower the temperature...but with fireworks that is difficult.

Particle size is another factor.

Closeness is another factor.