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The chemistry of fireworks / Michael S. Russell.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Russell, Michael S.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fireworks.
- Chemistry, Technical.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (192 p.)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, UK : RSC Pub., c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- 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
- Contents:
- 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
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-84755-891-7
- OCLC:
- 465691714
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