The chemistry of fireworks
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge,
Royal Society of Chemistry,
2008.
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| Edition: | 2nd rev. ed. |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781847558916 |
Table of 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.