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Theory of Coloured Flame Production
BE Douda Abstract: The theories and attributes associated with the production of colored flames are presented. Particular attention is given to flames containing strontium (red), barium (green), sodium (yellow) and copper (green or blue). Thermal excitation of vaporized neutral atoms, molecules and ions is correlated with the emission of atomic, band and ionic spectra. These …
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Lecture Slides for Firework Display Practices
KL and BK Kosanke Abstract: The complete set of lecture slides for the Kosanke Firework Display Practices lecture course Ref: JPyro 2022 (D)
Lecture Notes for Pyrotechnic Chemistry
K. L. & B.J. Kosanke Abstract: The complete set of lecture notes for the Kosanke Pyrotechnic Chemistry course Ref: JPyro 2022 (B)
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Pyrotechnics
KL and BK Kosanke Abstract: The complete electronic version of the Encyclodopedic Dictionary of Pyrotechnics and related subjects Ref: JPyro 2022 (C)
An investigation into the sensitivity of commonly used electric igniters
Tom Smith, Avril DiPalma, Gabrielle DiPalma and Lincoln Parkhouse Abstract: A variety of commercially available and commonly used electric igniters were tested for sensitivity to shearing, crushing and static stimuli in an attempt to reproduce “real world” usage of igniters and to determine which igniters were more or less sensitive to the various stimuli used. The apparatus …
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The European Regulation Concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
Pierre Thebault Abstract: The European regulation n°1907/2006 of 18 December 2006 – commonly referred to as “REACH” – states the mandatory registration and evaluation of chemical substances marketed, manufactured or imported in quantities of more than one ton per year on the European market. This obligation not only applies to chemical substances but also to …
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OPINIONS – Issues with UN explosives classification – a personal perspective
Dr Tom Smith Abstract: The United Nations classification regime for explosives is well established and has undoubtedly led to improvements in transport safety. However there are challenges that the hazard based approach faces and this paper attempts to highlight some of the more pressing issues. Ref: JPyro, Issue 33, 2014, pp9-15 (J33-9) OPINIONS This article is …
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Book Review Firework Displays: Explosive Entertainment
By: Dr. Tom Smith Published by: Chemical Publishing Company – www.chemical-publishing.com ISBN: 978-0-8206-0064-2 (B&W Hardcover) ISBN: 978-0-8206-0064-1 (Color Hardcover) ISBN: 978-0-8206-0064-8 (eBook) More information please click here This book gives a very comprehensive overview of the world of fireworks. It comprises – amongst others – information on historical developments of firework displays, introduces the large variety of(sub-) types …
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ShellCalc© V4.12
** NOTE – Version 5 is now available – click here A new version of the Shellcalc© program is now available. The original paper describing the program is available here. ** PLEASE NOTE ** We have occasional reports that downloading the file using IE 8 results in a file with a “.zip” extension rather than “.xlsm”. …
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