Pyrotechnic Chemistry, Journal of Pyrotechnics
Reviewed by Bernard E. Douda
Pyrotechnic Chemistry is the fourth in the Pyrotechnic Reference Series produced by the publisher of the Journal of Pyrotechnics. It is composed of nineteen stand-alone presentations each authored by pyrotechnic experts in their specialty area. There are chapters dealing with pyrotechnic materials, thermodynamics, ignition and propagation, burning rate control, black powder, primes and priming, delays and thermal sources, illuminants, solid rocket motor design, spark generation, whistle devices, and the chemistry of colored flames, propellants, glitter, and strobes. Safety aspects are addressed in chapters discussing composition sensitiveness, hazardous chemical compositions, and risk assessment.
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Ref:JPyro, Issue 21, 2005, p 78
(J21_78)
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