Open AccessPyrotechnics in Fireworks
Author(s) -
Hugo Ineichen,
Beat Bergera
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.387
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/000942904777677687
Subject(s) - fireworks , pyrotechnics , china , entertainment , advertising , aeronautics , environmental science , visual arts , engineering , history , art , business , archaeology , explosive material
The paths artificial fireworks took from China to Europe and the subsequent development of such fireworks from religious miracles to exciting entertainment for spectators is shown. Some basic information about fireworks is presented. By using auxiliary substances, it is possible to produce differently colored light or smoke. The procedure to prepare a commercial firework display is described. Some of the most important articles and items used in firework displays are listed.