Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives (Chemical Industries) | 
| Author: John A. Conkling
Publisher: CRC
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 227512
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 216
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0824774434
Dewey Decimal Number: 662.1
EAN: 9780824774431
ASIN: 0824774434
Publication Date: July 2, 1985
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Product Description
A perennial bestseller, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Basic Principles and Theory, is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling first covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission, introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants, then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter. The journal Pyrotechnica said this book "?belongs on every pyrotechnist's bookshelf."
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A reasonable explanation of the chemisty behind pyrotechnics August 18, 1995
20 out of 26 found this review helpful
This is a book that discusses chemistry, on perhaps a freshmancollegiate level (or slightly lower), with an emphasis on thechemistry that occurs in pyrotechnic devices. It is intersting in that it references chemical mixtures from both military and entertainment pyrotechnics. Somewhat overpriced. Does not cover construction of fireworks, nor are the example formulas extensive enough to make this a usefull refernce for the pyrotechnic hobbyist. However, it is educational, and will teach you what is going on, along with some of the why.
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