| Edition |
3 rd ed. |
| Description |
xvii, 297 p. : col. ill., tables |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Basic chemical principles -- ch. 3. Components of energetic compositions -- ch. 4. Pyrotechnic principles -- ch. 5. Pyrotechnic laboratories and analysis -- ch. 6. Ignition and propagation -- ch. 7. Sensitivity -- ch. 8. Heat compositions : ignition mixes, delays, and thermites -- ch. 9. Propellants : a brief overview -- ch. 10. Light and color production -- ch. 11. Smoke production -- ch. 12. Sound.production -- ch. 13. Acknowledgments and further exploration |
| Summary |
Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Third edition, emphasizes basic chemical principles, alongside practical, hands-on knowledge in the preparation of energetic compositions. It examines thermodynamics, light emission, oxidizing agents, and explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition, propagation, sensitivity, analysis, and the recent development of "green pyrotechnics." |
| Subject |
Fireworks
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| Alt Author |
Mocella, Christopher J.
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| ISBN |
9781138079922 (hbk.) |
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