| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages) : halftones, illustrations, strated with a mixture of diagrams and chemical structures |
| Contents |
1 -- Historical Introduction-- Early Incendiary Devices-- Development of Black Powder-- Application of Black Powder to Fireworks-- Further Uses of Black Powder-- 2 -- The Characteristics of Black Powder-- The Solid State-- Oxidation and Reduction-- Electronegativity-- Physical Chemistry-- Influence of Pellet Density on Burning Time-- Influence of Moisture on Burning Time-- Thermal Decomposition-- Thermal Ignition of Black Powder-- Thermal Analysis of Black Powder-- Analysis by TG-- Analysis by DTA-- Analysis by DSC-- Stoichiometry-- Volume of Evolved Gases-- Heat of Reaction-- Temperature of Reaction-- Sulphurless Gunpowder-- Moisture Resistant Gunpowder-- 3 -- Rockets-- Propellant-- Internal Ballistics-- Thrust and Specific Impulse-- External Ballistics-- Rocket Trajectory-- Distance Travelled with Uniform Acceleration-- Motion Under Gravity-- The Trajectory in the Atmosphere-- Rocket Design and Manufacture-- Further Developments-- 4 -- Mines and Shells-- Calibres-- Construction of Shells-- Functioning of Shells-- Internal Ballistics-- External Ballistics-- Mortar Tubes-- Energy Transfer Efficiency-- Mines-- 5 -- Fountains-- Compositions-- Atomic Theory-- Quantum Theory-- Titanium Fountains-- The Colour of Sparks-- The Brightness of Sparks-- Particle Combustion-- 6 -- Sparklers-- Wire Sparklers-- Tubed Sparklers-- 7 -- Bangers-- Method of Construction-- Volume of Evolved Gases-- Theoretical Maximum Gas-- Pressure-- Airblast and Sound-- 8 -- Roman Candles-- Method of Construction-- Emission of Radiation by Stars-- Chemistry of the Green Star-- Ionisation in Flames-- Chemistry of the Red Star-- Chemistry of the Blue Star-- Summary-- 9 -- Gerbs and Wheels-- Gerbs-- Method of Construction-- Wheels-- Method of Construction-- The Maltese Wheel-- 10 -- Special Effects-- Quickmatch-- Piped Match-- Plastic Fuse-- Lances-- Set-Pieces-- Devices-- Flash and Noise Effects-- The Whistle Effect-- Smoke Puffs-- Coloured Smokes-- Firing Electrically-- 11 -- Fireworks Safety-- Radio Hazard-- Public Safety-- Organised Displays-- 12 -- Fireworks Legislation-- The Explosives Acts-- The Health and Safety Commission-- The Health and Safety Executive-- British Standard for Fireworks-- UK List of Classified and Authorised Explosives-- Recent Legislation-- The Fireworks Regulations 2004-- The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives-- Regulations 2005-- Bibliography-- Subject Index |
| Summary |
This book, a fully revised, extended and updated second edition explores the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book, a fully revised, extended and updated second edition explores the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Its scope ranges from the history of gunpowder and fireworks in the UK, to the chemical characteristics of gunpowder, the form and functioning of all the main types of fireworks, special effects, fireworks safety and current fireworks legislation. This second edition is aimed at students with A level qualifications or equivalent wanting to follow the essential principles of pyrotechnics. The style is concise and easy to understand and readers will gain a clear understanding of the science of fireworks in terms of recognised scientific principles |
| Notes |
Michael S Russell is a Chartered Chemist and a member of the RSC. His experience lies in the design of pyrotechnic devices mainly for fire or explosion suppression or military applications. He acts as a Consultant for explosives safety and safety training courses. He has also developed pyrotechnics, smokes, flares, rockets and gas generators |
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Chemistry, Inorganic.
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Chemistry, Inorganic
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inorganic chemistry.
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Inorganic chemistry.
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Popular science.
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Science.
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Chemistry, Inorganic
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
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| ISBN |
1847558917 |
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9781847558916 |
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