A priming mix composition includes between about 30% and about 60% of at least one of KDNBF, dinol, and tetrazene as a primary explosive; between about 10% and about 35% of a metallocene as a propagation aid; between about 5% and about 40% of at least one nitrate, peroxide, or oxide, as an oxidizer; between about 5% and about 25% of at least one of nitrocellulose or PETN as a reactive fuel; and a fuel. The metallocene is preferable ferrocene.

A priming mix composition includes between about 30% and about 60% of at least one of KDNBF, dinol, and tetrazene as a primary explosive; between about 10% and about 35% of a metallocene as a propagation aid; between about 5% and about 40% of at least one nitrate, peroxide, or oxide, as an oxidizer; between about 5% and about 25% of at least one of nitrocellulose or PETN as a reactive fuel; and a fuel. The metallocene is preferable ferrocene.

A novel pyrotechnic composition comprising nanostructured crystalline boron phosphide and oxidizer such as potassium nitrate wherein the crystalline boron phosphide is synthesized by a self-propagating high-temperature reaction. The nanostructured crystalline boron phosphide and oxidizer pyrotechnic composition unexpectedly emits smoke and green flame upon ignition.

A novel pyrotechnic composition comprising nanostructured crystalline boron phosphide and oxidizer such as potassium nitrate wherein the crystalline boron phosphide is synthesized by a self-propagating high-temperature reaction. The nanostructured crystalline boron phosphide and oxidizer pyrotechnic composition unexpectedly emits smoke and green flame upon ignition.

An explosive mixture compositionally comprises a powdered deuteride of an alkaline earth metal or alkali metal mixed with a catalytic mixture, wherein said catalytic mixture comprises red phosphorous powder and a transition metal powder from Period 4 or Period 5 of the Periodic table.