M. Keith Hudson, Ann M. Wright, Chris Luchini, Paul C. Wynne, and Sterling Rooke ABSTRACT: The purpose of this investigation was to find a high regression rate fuel suitable for use as a mixture with hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB). Guanidinium azo-tetrazolate (GAT) is the compound that was the focus of our research. GAT is a salt …
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Essential Molecular Orbital Theory for the Study of Pyrotechnics
R. B. Lowry ABSTRACT: The Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO) model is presented as it applies to small heterogeneous molecules. A non-mathematical approach is used to enable the discussion of the terminology used. The production of light and the rules that govern it are examined. Keywords: linear combination of atomic orbitals, LCAO, energy level, …
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Industrial Scale Nano-Aluminum Powder Manufacturing
David Pesiri, Christopher E. Aumann, Luke Bilger, David Booth, R. Doug Carpenter, Rob Dye, Edward O’Neill, Debbie Shelton, and Kevin C. Walter ABSTRACT: Producing nano-aluminum powder (n-Al) on a commercial scale places a great deal of emphasis on practical manufacturing issues. Scientists and engineers in the laboratory commonly evaluate nano-aluminum powder in the technical terms …
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Experimenting with High Explosive Fuel Explosions for Movies and Television
Stephen Miller ABSTRACT: A number of ‘brute force’ techniques used within the special effects industry utilise high explosives to create the classic ‘Hollywood’ style fuel explosion seen in many a movie and television programme. Limited experiments have shown that application of techniques similar to those used in shaped charge anti-tank weapons (the Munroe effect) can …
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Metal Monochloride Emitters in Pyrotechnic Flames — Ions or Neutrals?
Barry Sturman ABSTRACT: Twelve English-language books on pyrotechnics were surveyed for the authors’ views on the nature of the metal monochlorides that are associated with the emission of colored light in pyrotechnic flames. Three of the ten authors stated that the emitters were metal chloride ions (MCl+), five that they were neutral metal chloride molecules (MCl), …
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Review of: Pyrotechnic Chemistry
Pyrotechnic Chemistry Reviewed by Tony Cardell Having spent more than 42 very enjoyable years working with energetic materials, particularly in the areas of military pyrotechnics and fireworks, I know the frustration faced by so many workers, both new and experienced, with the almost impossible task of finding useful reference books on these very specialized subjects. …
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Review of: Pyrotechnic Chemistry
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 …
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Review of: Pyrotechnic Chemistry
Pyrotechnic Chemistry Reviewed by John R. Steinberg, M. D. This is a collaborative work by many authors, resulting in many distinct writing styles between the various chapters; nevertheless the book provides a superb overview of the chemistry of pyrotechnics and various tangentially related topics. Given the stellar curricula vitae of the contributors, it is no …
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A Review of: Color, An Introduction to Practice and Principles – Rolf G Kuehni
Color, An Introduction to Practice and Principles – Rolf G Kuehni Reviewed by K. L. Kosanke Rolf G. Kuehni’s book Color, an Introduction to Practice and Principles (published by Wiley-Interscience) is for the most part a delightful little book (199 pages in 12 chapters, approximately 6 by 9 inches, price $89.95) on the subject of …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Explosives – Jacqueline Akhavan
The Chemistry of Explosives – Jacqueline Akhavan Reviewed by F. J. Feher Authors of introductory-level books in technical fields face a formidable challenge: they must strike an appropriate compromise between the needs of relatively uninformed students and the expectations of experts in the field. For subject matter as broad and complex as chemistry or explosives, …
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