The chemistry of fireworks / / Michael S. Russell
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| Autore: |
Russell Michael S
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| Titolo: |
The chemistry of fireworks / / Michael S. Russell
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| Pubblicazione: | Cambridge, UK, : RSC Pub., c2009 |
| Edizione: | 2nd ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (192 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 662.1 |
| 662/.1 | |
| Soggetto topico: | Fireworks |
| Chemistry, Technical | |
| 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 |
| Titolo autorizzato: | The chemistry of fireworks |
| ISBN: | 1-84755-891-7 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910827442803321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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