Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 5 (1998 through 2000)

Development of a Video Spectrometer Some Measurements of Glitter Lift Charge Loss for a Shell to Remain in the Mortar Configuration and “Over-Load” Studies of Concussion Mortars Quick Match: A Review and Study Pyrotechnic Primes and Priming Dud Shell Risk Assessment: NFPA Distances Dud Shell Risk Assessment: Mortar Placement Performance Test of Civil War Black …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 4 (1995 through 1997)

Stars Blown Blind Fireworks and their Hazards Concussion Mortar Internal Pressure, Recoil and Overpressure as Functions of Powder Mass Hazardous Chemical Combinations Explosive Limit of Armstrong’s Mixture Aerial Shell Drift Effects: A) The Effect of Long Mortars B) The Effect of Capsule-Shaped Shells Pyrotechnic Spark Generation An Instrument for the Evaluation of Black Powder as …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 3 (1993 and 1994)

Timing Aerial Shell Bursts for Maximum Performance and Safety Aluminum Metal Powders Used in Pyrotechnics Explosions and Detonations Fireworks Displays — Abnormally Dangerous Activity ? ? ? Lancework — Pictures in Fire Successful Bidding and Performance on Government Fireworks Display Contracts Electric Matches & Squibs "Skip Burning" of Visco Fuse Electric Ignition of Shock Tube …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 2 (1990 through 1992)

Report of Aerial Shell Burst Height Measurements Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Low Explosives (Parts 1-3)   Shimizu Aerial Shell Ballistic Predictions, Parts 1 & 2 Hazard Data for Chemicals Used in Pyrotechnics Burn Characteristics of "Visco" Fuse Saran Resin — Its Properties and Uses Pyrotechnic Fuse Burn Rates A Collection of Star Formulations …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 1 (1981 through 1989)

The Physics, Chemistry and Perception of Colored Flames, Part 1 Taming Triangle Diagrams Festival Ball Comets The Physics, Chemistry and Perception of Colored Flames, Part 2 An Idea for Small Shows Electrical Firing of Musically Choreographed Aerial Fireworks Displays Sizzling Colored Comets HDPE Mortars for Electrically Fired Displays Economics of Plastic Shell Construction An Evaluation …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr Takeo Shimizu, Part 1

Contents: Hypothesis on the Cause of Serious Accidents Related to Salutes Charges A Concept and the Use of Negative Explosives Ballistics of Firework Shells An Example of Negative Explosives: Magnesium Sulfate/Magnesium Mixture The Effect of Hot Spots on Burning Surface and Its Application to Strobe Light Formation with Mixtures Which Contain No Ammonium Perchlorate The …
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