The chemistry of fireworks /
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 fro...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK :
RSC Pub.,
[2009]
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxii, 169 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1847558917 9781847558916 |
| DOI: | 10.1039/9781847558916 |