Pyrotechnic Chemistry Course – LiuYang

A course has been provisionally arranged in Hunan.  Please contact Andrew tang (Details below) for more information  Venue : Tian Cheng Pyrotechnics Laboratory,Lihua Village, Yanxi Town, Liuyang City, Hunan, Cost : To be determined. Contact : Mr. Andrew Tang (email:atang@tcpyrolab.org) Fax: 86-731-394 0679 Tel: 86-731- 394 1206

Instructions for Authors

Style Guide The Journal of Pyrotechnics has adopted the ACS Style Guide [ISBN 0-8412-3462-0]. It is not necessary that authors have a copy; however, a copy can be ordered through a local bookstore. Subject Areas Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Special Effects, Propellants, Rocketry and Civilian Pyrotechnics Manner of Submission Submissions should be made directly to the Managing …
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“Mortar” meeting

Following the successful meeting at Derby last year and as promised, EIG and BPA have arranged a day’s seminar on all aspects regarding the use of mortars and mortar racking systems in professionally fired firework displays.  The meeting will be held at Centrepoint, London on 3rd July 2007 and to which you are invited.   The …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 4. The Design Criteria for Chrysanthemum Shells

This book comprises 8 chapters Chapter 1 – Preface Chapter 2 – Basic chrysanthemum construction. Chapter 3 – Design problems. Chapter 4 – Pre-calculations and preparation for experiments. Chapter 5 – Burst charge experiments. Chapter 6 – Star velocity formulas. Chapter 7 – Ballistic tables for moving stars. Chapter 8 – Comparison of calculated and experimental …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 3. Studies on Fireworks Colored Flame Compositions

Part I. Theoretical Development of the Line-Reversal Method for Temperature Measurement of Flames Part II. Temperature Measurement of Flames by Means of Line-Reversal Method Part III. On Backgrounds of Color Flame Spectra Part IV. On Flame Spectra of Red, Yellow and Green Color Compositions Part V. On Flame Spectra of Blue Color Compositions Part VI. …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 2

The Critical Burning of Pyrotechnic Compositions  Some Techniques for Manufacturing Fireworks (1) Dark Delay Compositions,  (2) The Use of Metal Powders        Research on the Most Appropriate Method for the Pyrotechnic Industry To Determine the Sensitivity of Compositions    Study on the Reaction Mechanism of Black Powder And Its Applications Ballistics of Firework Shells        Detection of Underwater Blasting …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 7 (2003 and 2004)

Roman Candle Accident: Comet Characteristics Pyrotechnic Burn Rate Measurement: Interstitial Flame Spread Rate Testing Aerial Shell Augmentation Effects Feasibility Study on the Use of Nanoscale Thermites for Lead-Free Electric Matches Characterization of Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particles by SEM / EDS WARNING: Serious Product Malfunction Flowerpots and Muzzle Breaks Report on the Initial Testing of Suspect …
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 6 (2001 and 2002)

Fire Sculptures Using FireRope Electric Matches: Physical Parameters Electric Matches: Ramp Firing Current Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particle Identification by SEM / EDS Hypotheses Regarding Star-Shell Detonations Chlorate Compositions in Quickmatch Faversham's Gunpowder Mills Floating Dud Aerial Shells Study on the Effect of Leg Wire Attachment on the Height Attained by Aerial Shells The Effect of …
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