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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827442803321

Autore

Russell Michael S

Titolo

The chemistry of fireworks / / Michael S. Russell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, UK, : RSC Pub., c2009

ISBN

1-84755-891-7

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (192 p.)

Disciplina

662.1

662/.1

Soggetti

Fireworks

Chemistry, Technical

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.

Nota di contenuto

9780854041275; i_iv; v_vi; vii_viii; ix_xii; xiii_xxii; 001_017; 018_043; 044_060; 061_078; 079_093; 094_097; 098_103; 104_117; 118_124; 125_144; 145_151; 152_160; 161_163; 164_169

Sommario/riassunto

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