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The chemistry of fireworks /
This book, a fully revised, extended and updated second edition explores the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Royal Society of Chemistry,
2008.
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| Edición: | 2nd rev. ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1
- Historical Introduction-- Early Incendiary Devices-- Development of Black Powder-- Application of Black Powder to Fireworks-- Further Uses of Black Powder-- 2
- The Characteristics of Black Powder-- The Solid State-- Oxidation and Reduction-- Electronegativity-- Physical Chemistry-- Influence of Pellet Density on Burning Time-- Influence of Moisture on Burning Time-- Thermal Decomposition-- Thermal Ignition of Black Powder-- Thermal Analysis of Black Powder-- Analysis by TG-- Analysis by DTA-- Analysis by DSC-- Stoichiometry-- Volume of Evolved Gases-- Heat of Reaction-- Temperature of Reaction-- Sulphurless Gunpowder-- Moisture Resistant Gunpowder-- 3
- Rockets-- Propellant-- Internal Ballistics-- Thrust and Specific Impulse-- External Ballistics-- Rocket Trajectory-- Distance Travelled with Uniform Acceleration-- Motion Under Gravity-- The Trajectory in the Atmosphere-- Rocket Design and Manufacture-- Further Developments-- 4
- Mines and Shells-- Calibres-- Construction of Shells-- Functioning of Shells-- Internal Ballistics-- External Ballistics-- Mortar Tubes-- Energy Transfer Efficiency-- Mines-- 5
- Fountains-- Compositions-- Atomic Theory-- Quantum Theory-- Titanium Fountains-- The Colour of Sparks-- The Brightness of Sparks-- Particle Combustion-- 6
- Sparklers-- Wire Sparklers-- Tubed Sparklers-- 7
- Bangers-- Method of Construction-- Volume of Evolved Gases-- Theoretical Maximum Gas-- Pressure-- Airblast and Sound-- 8
- Roman Candles-- Method of Construction-- Emission of Radiation by Stars-- Chemistry of the Green Star-- Ionisation in Flames-- Chemistry of the Red Star-- Chemistry of the Blue Star-- Summary-- 9
- Gerbs and Wheels-- Gerbs-- Method of Construction-- Wheels-- Method of Construction-- The Maltese Wheel-- 10
- Special Effects-- Quickmatch-- Piped Match-- Plastic Fuse-- Lances-- Set-Pieces-- Devices-- Flash and Noise Effects-- The Whistle Effect-- Smoke Puffs-- Coloured Smokes-- Firing Electrically-- 11
- Fireworks Safety-- Radio Hazard-- Public Safety-- Organised Displays-- 12
- Fireworks Legislation-- The Explosives Acts-- The Health and Safety Commission-- The Health and Safety Executive-- British Standard for Fireworks-- UK List of Classified and Authorised Explosives-- Recent Legislation-- The Fireworks Regulations 2004-- The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives-- Regulations 2005-- Bibliography-- Subject Index.