The Illustrated Dictionary of Pyrotechnics (Pyrotechnic Reference Series No. 1)
by Kenneth L. Kosanke, Bonnie J. Kosanke, Barry T. Sturman, Robert Winokur
Category: Science

A collection of previously published technical papers on a variety of pyrotechnic topics. The articles have been reformatted into a 2-column, 8?x11" format with medium print. Only those articles which continue to be of interest and use to pyrotechnicians have been included. These materials are laser reproduced. Articles appearing in this collection are: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 Tiger Tail Comets The Effect of Reflected Blast Waves in HDPE Mortars Electric Match Lead Splatters Color Values and Spectra of the Principal Emitters in Colored Flames Further Report on the Testing of Suspect Tiger Tail Comets Shogun Electric Match Connectors The Effect of Intentionally Caused Fire Leaks into 2-1/4-Inch Consumer Fireworks Shells Typical Mortar Recoil Forces Produced When Firing Spherical Aerial Shells Indoor Pyrotechnics?A Brief Cautionary Message Manual Firing Delay Times for Aerial Shells A Brief Description of the Construction and Functioning of Common Electric Matches A Report on the Fireworks Accident at Carmel, Western Australia As Defined in Regulation, What is Fireworks Flash Powder? An Interesting New Design???? Product Warning From a Technical Standpoint, What is Flash Powder? Muzzle Breaks That Appear as Flowerpots When Is Wind Speed Excessive for the Safe Display of Fireworks Warning Extremely Dangerous Directions for Firing The Effect of Intentionally Caused Fire Leaks into 3-Inch Display Firework Aerial Shells Fireworks Displays: When is Safe, Safe Enough? The Effect on Mortars of Explosions within Them