By: Paul W. Cooper and Stanley R. Kurowski Review by: L. Weinman This book is intended as an introduction to some of the technologies associated with explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. In contrast to some earlier similar books, the authors saw fit to include enough mathematics to allow the reader to accomplish some useful tasks after …
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Comment on: Glitter Chemistry, Issue 8.
Barry Sturman Having read Clive Jennings-White’s excellent article on glitter chemistry, I have re-visited the writings of M. Stanbridge on this topic. The following refers to aterial published in Stanbridge’s letter in Pyrotechnica XII, June 1988, p 3 ff. Click download link below for more information Ref: JPyro, Issue 9, 1999, pp1-6 (J9_1)
Comment on:Composite Colored Stars, Issue 8
Review by: Will Meyerriecks Scot Anderson’s article states that “The calcium [impurity that interferes with flame color] may be present as a trace element in the water used during rocessing”. (p 25, “Green” section) That is certainly possible, though I rather doubt it. Another potential source is the addition of “TCP”—tricalcium phosphate—also known as “anti-cake”—to …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan
The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan Review by Barry Sturman The prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is the professional organization of Britain’s chemists. It also publishes many books and journals on chemistry and related subjects, including RSC Paperbacks. According to the Society, “RSC Paperbacks are a series of inexpensive texts suitable for teachers …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan
The Chemistry of Explosives Jacqueline Akhavan Review by: K. L. Kosanke This 173-page, paper-bound book was published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RCS) and authored by Jacqueline Akhavan of Cranfield University, Royal Military College of Science, United Kingdom. The text potentially helps fill a gap in the literature of explosives by providing more information …
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Review of: Hearing Protection, A Guide for Those Who Manufacture, Test, or Use Explosives
Reveiw by John Bergman This publication addresses a much wider range of hearing protection issues than explosive noise per se. Despite its being structured specifically around British standards and regulations, its applicability to noise sources of all kinds should make it useful to safety personnel and industrial hygienists in any manufacturing environment. The guide opens …
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Review of: Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 3: Studies on Fireworks Colored-Flame Compositions
Selected Pyrotechnic Publications Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 3: Studies on Fireworks Colored-Flame Compositions Review by: Barry Sturman This latest volume in the Pyrotechnic Literature Series presents a series of papers on work done by Dr. Shimizu in 1958 at the Hosoya Fireworks Company. Originally published in the Journal of the Industrial Explosives Society, Japan, the …
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Review of: Explosives Engineering by Paul W. Cooper
Explosives Engineering Paul W. Cooper Review by: L. Weinman This book is intended as a non-trivial text for those interested in the technology and science that lies behind explosive events and devices. While the book starts with introductions to some very basic chemical concepts, this reviewer is of the opinion that the book’s intended audience …
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Review of: Fireworks Principles and Practice by Ronald Lancaster
Fireworks Principles and Practice Ronald Lancaster Review by: Barry Sturman It is unlikely that many readers of these pages have not yet bought a copy of the third edition of the Reverend Ronald Lancaster’s Fireworks Principles and Practice (Chemical Publishing, New York, 1998). Those who have ignored this edition, because they already own first or second …
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Review of: Pollution Caused by Fireworks – D. Gnauth White
Pollution Caused by Fireworks D. Gnauth White Review by: Monona Rossol In reference to the letter published in Issue 7, “Another Fog Study” by Monona Rossol, the data Ms. Rossol presented does not support her conclusion. The data indicates that something is happening during the performance to reduce the musicians’ lung function, but the data …
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