Pyrotechnic Chemistry

Pyrotechnic Chemistry is a hard cover book on the chemistry of pyrotechnics, published by the Journal of Pyrotechnics.

Pyrotechnic Chemistry is a hard cover book on the chemistry of pyrotechnics, published by the Journal of Pyrotechnics. Authored by 13 renowned pyrotechnic researchers; over 400 full size 8-1/2" x 11" pages.

CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction to Pyrotechnic Chemistry by D. R. Dillehay
2. Chemical Components of Fireworks Compositions by T. Shimizu
3. An Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics by B. Sturman
4. Pyrotechnic Ignition and Propagation: A Review by K. L. & B. J. Kosanke
5. Control of Pyrotechnic Burn Rate by K. L. & B. J. Kosanke
6. Our Present Knowledge of the Chemistry of Black Powder by I. von Maltitz
7. Pyrotechnic Primes and Priming by K. L. & B. J. Kosanke
8. Pyrotechnic Delays and Thermal Sources by M. A. Wilson & R. J. Hancox
9. The Chemistry of Colored Flame by K. L. & B. J. Kosanke
10. Illuminants and Illuminant Research by D. R. Dillehay
11. Propellant Chemistry by N. Kubota
12. Principles of Solid Rocket Motor Design by N. Kubota
13. Pyrotechnic Spark Generation by B. J. & K. L. Kosanke and C. Jennings-White
14. Glitter Chemistry by C. Jennings-White
15. Strobe Chemistry by C. Jennings-White
16. A Study of the Combustion Behaviour of Pyrotechnic Whistle Devices (Acoustic and Chemical Factors) by M. Podlesak and M. A. Wilson
17. Sensitiveness of Pyrotechnic Compositions by D. Chapman
18. Hazardous Chemical Combinations: A Discussion by C. Jennings-White and K. L. Kosanke
19. Assessing the Risks - Suggestions for a Consistent Semi-Quantified Approach by T. Smith