The new preparation method of Al-Ti-C grain refiner was studied with aluminium ingot,potassium hexafluorotitanate,aluminium powder,hexachloroethane and carbon powder.
The nuclear reactions in " Oppenheimer" were also created by producing actual explosions (albeit not nuclear ones), brightened by aluminium and magnesium powder.
For example, aluminum powders are preferred for glass surfaces and brass, whereas granulated jet black powder is used on silvery surfaces to create better contrast.