"In 'Modern Metallics' (April 2007), the authors note, 'Bonded powder coatings mitigate the concerns some people have regarding the safe handling of aluminum containing metallic powders. The bonding process coats much of the aluminum with a significant amount of the base powder, essentially rendering the aluminum inert.' I understand the point being made here, but a rookie to the field might falsely assume that base powder has no explosion potential..."