Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives (Chemical Industries)

By Christopher J. Mocella, John A. Conkling, Chris Mocella

A perennial bestseller, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Basic Principles and Theory, is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling first covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission, introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants, then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter. The journal Pyrotechnica said this book ..".belongs on every pyrotechnist's bookshelf."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824774434
• ISBN13: 9780824774431
• Release Date: July 1985
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have For Any Pyrotechnician or Amateur Rocketeer

At first I thought it was overpriced, but take a look and compare any technical book with packed with this much information. There's tons of information to digest and make notes on. Whether you're interested in pyrotechnics, understanding the chemistry of different compounds to use in rocket motors or fireworks. It's not meant as a how-to on either but the understanding of why certain chemicals are or are not mixed together, how they react in different ways. It will hopefully help you to be careful if you attempt anything along these lines. I for one glad I bought it and would have paid more now that I know how much information is in it. Michael