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Blue Fire for Stage Effect
15 parts of sulphur, 15 parts sulphate of potassa, 15 parts ammonio-sulphate of copper, 27 parts nitre, and 28 parts chlorate of potassa.
The blue is made darker or lighter by increasing or diminishing the potassa and copper ingredients. This is Marchand's preparation. 2096. White Fire for Theatres. Take