Review of The Chemistry of Fireworks Michael S. Russell Reveiw by Barry Sturman At first glance, this 117-page paperback book[1] looks very promising. According to the publisher’s description, the book “is aimed at students with ‘A’ level qualifications or equivalent. The style is concise and easy to understand, and the theory of fireworks is discussed …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Fireworks by Michael S. Russell
Review of The Chemistry of Fireworks Michael S. Russell Review by Paul Smith Michael S. Russell’s treatise on the chemistry involved in the composition of display fireworks is a welcome primer on the chemistry of pyrotechnics. While this book was written for the student with ‘A’ level qualification or equivalent, it has potential for use …
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Comment on: “Shell Altitude vs. Mortar Length” by R. Dixon
Shell Altitude vs. Mortar Length R. Dixon Review by Clive Jennings-White Ron Dixon has presented results on the correlation between the altitude achieved by a 3- inch (76-mm) shell and the length of the mortar from which it was fired. Provided that the mortar length was at least 18 inches (457 mm), there was no …
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Review of: Experimental Composite Propellant An Introduction to Properties and Preparation of Composite Propellant Design, Construction, Testing and Characteristics of Small Rocket Motors by Terry W. McCreary
Experimental Composite Propellant An Introduction to Properties and Preparation of Composite Propellant Design, Construction, Testing and Characteristics of Small Rocket Motors Terry W. McCreary Review by Terry W. McCreary There are many references available to address design, construction, and evaluation of chemical propulsion devices. Terry McCreary has provided a fresh look at the science and …
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Review of: Incendiary Art: The Representation of Fireworks in Early Modern Europe – Kevin Salatino
Incendiary Art: The Representation of Fireworks in Early Modern Europe Kevin Salatino Review by Jim Malek This is a richly documented paperback book, one of the series called Bibliographies & Dossiers from the Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities, documenting an exhibit held at the Institute in 1999. It contains …
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Review of: The Big Bang A History of Explosives – George I. Brown
The Big Bang A History of Explosives George I. Brown Review by Dave Caulkins George Brown’s The Big Bang, subtitled A History of Explosives is a good popular treatment of explosives from the ninth century AD to modern times. The first third of the book is taken up with gunpowder, starting with its obscure origins in …
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Speculation on the Explosive Decomposition of “Yellow Powder”
Bob Foreman, Jerry Ittenbach, and Calvin Swartzendruber Introduction: Attending a short-course in pyrotechnic chemistry provided the opportunity for the authors to study a little-understood historic explosive currently viewed primarily as a novelty and chemical curiosity. Part of the course was the preparation of a seminar. The instructors proposed the “yellow powder” seminar topic for the authors. …
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Review of: Protection against Substances Hazardous to Health – Confederation of British Industry
Protection against Substances Hazardous to Health – Confederation of British Industry Review by Monona Rossol This Guide was produced by a joint working party of the Explosives Industry Group of the Confederation of British Industry, including the Ministry of Defense and the Health and Safety Executive. Its purpose is to provide advice to those who …
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Review of: Head and Eye Protection: A Guide for Those Who Manufacture, Test, or Use Explosives – Confederation of British Industry
Head and Eye Protection: A Guide for Those Who Manufacture, Test, or Use Explosives Confederation of British Industry Review by Linda Pierpont This Guide is the third in a series of four on the subject of personal protection for the explosives industry. Although this study encompasses the needs of other industries, the main focus is …
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Review of: The Chemistry and Characteristics of Explosive Materials – James R. Cook, PhD
The Chemistry and Characteristics of Explosive Materials James R. Cook, PhD Review by Tom Smith This little volume, sensibly priced at $12.95, is a compilation of basic information and general characteristics of a range of explosives, based as the author acknowledges, on previously published data. Click download link below for more information Ref: JPyro, Issue …
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