A perennial bestseller, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Basic Principles and Theory, is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling first covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission, introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants, then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter. The journal Pyrotechnica said this book "…belongs on every pyrotechnist's bookshelf."
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24 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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A reasonable explanation of the chemisty behind pyrotechnics,
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This review is from: Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Basic Principles and Theory (Hardcover)
This is a book that discusses chemistry, on perhaps a freshmancollegiate level (or slightly lower), with an emphasis on thechemistry that occurs in pyrotechnic devices. It is intersting in that it references chemical mixtures from both military and entertainment pyrotechnics. Somewhat overpriced. Does not cover construction of fireworks, nor are the example formulas extensive enough to make this a usefull refernce for the pyrotechnic hobbyist. However, it is educational, and will teach you what is going on, along with some of the why.
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A Must Have For Any Pyrotechnician or Amateur Rocketeer,
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At first I thought it was overpriced, but take a look and compare any technical book with packed with this much information. There's tons of information to digest and make notes on. Whether you're interested in pyrotechnics, understanding the chemistry of different compounds to use in rocket motors or fireworks. It's not meant as a how-to on either but the understanding of why certain chemicals are or are not mixed together, how they react in different ways. It will hopefully help you to be careful if you attempt anything along these lines. I for one glad I bought it and would have paid more now that I know how much information is in it.
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This book is an introduction to the basic principles and theory of pyrotechnics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
colored smoke compositions, colored smoke mixtures, pyrotechnic reaction, ignition stimulus, pyrotechnic flame, delay mixture, flame compositions, pyrotechnic compositions, pyrotechnic mixtures, civilian pyrotechnics, delay compositions, illuminating compositions, common oxidizers, fireworks industry, metallic fuel, barium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, flame mixtures, spark effect, barium chromate, burning behavior, potassium chlorate, burning rate, loading pressure, ammonium perchlorate Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Military Pyrotechnic Series, Army Material Command, Engineering Design Handbook, United States, Principles of Pyrotechnics, Research Institute, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Compound Formula, The Art, The Franklin Institute Press, Viewpoint of Solid State Chemistry, Eighth International Pyrotechnics Seminar, Steamboat Springs, Zambelli Internationale, American Defense Preparedness Association, Boca Raton, Chemical Publ, Effect of Particle Size, Fort Worth, John Wiley, Properties of Materials Used, Use Reference New!
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This book is an introduction to the basic principles and theory of pyrotechnics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
colored smoke compositions, colored smoke mixtures, pyrotechnic reaction, ignition stimulus, pyrotechnic flame, delay mixture, flame compositions, pyrotechnic compositions, pyrotechnic mixtures, civilian pyrotechnics, delay compositions, illuminating compositions, common oxidizers, fireworks industry, metallic fuel, barium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, flame mixtures, spark effect, barium chromate, burning behavior, potassium chlorate, burning rate, loading pressure, ammonium perchlorate Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Military Pyrotechnic Series, Army Material Command, Engineering Design Handbook, United States, Principles of Pyrotechnics, Research Institute, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Compound Formula, The Art, The Franklin Institute Press, Viewpoint of Solid State Chemistry, Eighth International Pyrotechnics Seminar, Steamboat Springs, Zambelli Internationale, American Defense Preparedness Association, Boca Raton, Chemical Publ, Effect of Particle Size, Fort Worth, John Wiley, Properties of Materials Used, Use Reference New!
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- Principles of Pyrotechnics by A. A. Shidlovskiy on 9 pages
- Military and Civilian Pyrotechnics by Herbert Ellern on 4 pages
- Fireworks Principles and Practice by Ronald Lancaster on page 77, page 164, and page 179
- Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 68th Edition by Robert C. Weast on page 48, page 77, and page 119
- The Chemistry of Powder and Explosives by Tenney L. Davis on page 4, page 48, and page 94
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