Chemistry of Fireworks
Chemistry of Fireworks Books
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For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures nearly the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book takes you behind the scenes to explore the chemistry and physics behind the art of explosive. Topics covered include:
(1) history and characteristics of gunpowder; (2) principles behind each of the most well loved firework types: rockets, shells, fountains, sparklers, bangers, roman candles and wheels; (3) unique effects, including sound effects, coloured smokes and electrical firing; (4) firework safety for private use and displays; (5) firework legislation.
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Rating: 4 / 5
This book has a glossary of terms at the beginning, most of which are ambiguous, some of which are just plain incorrect. It seems as if the author tried to “dumb down” the language so anyone may possibly know it. But, in so doing, he’s really alienated his target audience, i.e., people with at least some chemistry background. He has major problems with the definitions of explosions and detonation/deflagration. These are definitions that need to be clearly defined, and he screws a lot of it up. He consistently refers to black powder as “gunpowder”, which may be a british thing, but it’s still annoying and misleading. Some of the equations are helpful, but because of the incorrect in rank supplied in other parts of the book, I question their validity. This book gives a general overview, and it is clad with pictures and the explainations, but I’d never urge it to someone who sought after to know the language used in the pyro industry, because it’s frequently incorrect in this book. This book looks like it was place out in a rush. For example, on p.40, the book describes a “linear” equation, then gives an exponential one; it’s just poor editing and writing to get things like that screwed up. An experienced pyrotechnician would know the difference between the screwed up definitions and things, but then, an experienced pyro wouldn’t be reading this book. I found Weingart’s ‘Explosive’ more helpful than this. For some more of the physics-correlated items, this book would be better, but if you want to know some Chemistry, get Shimizu’s ‘Fireworks’.
Rating: 1 / 5