02395nam 2200589Ia 450 991082744280332120200520144314.01-84755-891-7(CKB)1000000000791431(EBL)1185351(OCoLC)465691714(SSID)ssj0000379255(PQKBManifestationID)11291040(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000379255(PQKBWorkID)10374114(PQKB)10192253(MiAaPQ)EBC1185351(Au-PeEL)EBL1185351(CaPaEBR)ebr10618734(PPN)19846858X(MiAaPQ)EBC7425087(Au-PeEL)EBL7425087(EXLCZ)99100000000079143120081104d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe chemistry of fireworks /Michael S. Russell2nd ed.Cambridge, UK RSC Pub.c20091 online resource (192 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-85404-127-3 Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.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_169For 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 FireworksChemistry, TechnicalFireworks.Chemistry, Technical.662.1662/.1Russell Michael S1623046MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910827442803321The chemistry of fireworks3957226UNINA