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The Chemistry of Fireworks.
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THE CHEMISTRY OF FIREWORKS IRECIEL TUD TRINITY COLLEGE GAWLER Introduction A firework is an incendiary device or material that can be used for signalling orentertainment. There are chemicals located in the nose of the rocket that explode, producing the colours seen. The art of fireworks, first originated in ancient China, with the first explosive being made from a mixture of black powder during the Sung dynasty. It is believed that the explosive mixture was created by a combination of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal. The Chinese found that the combination of these ingredients was extremely flammable and would explode if set alight. Fireworks were originally created for the purpose of entertainment and today they are still widely used in celebration to mark special occasions. The thrill and excitement generated by fireworks, brightening the night sky and immersing it with vivid displays of colour and technicality, which makes them a crowd pleaser. Behind all the excitement of fireworks, chemistry...
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