01186nam a2200205 a 4500001001400000003000700014005001700021008004100038020002900079040000800108100002200116245009600138250001200234260004000246300004600286504005000332520056500382650001400947700001900961vtls000049205KUKTEM20251117150251.0110610t2011    flua   f b    001 0 eng d  a9781574447408 (hardback)  aUMP1 aConkling, John A.10aChemistry of pyrotechnics :bbasic principles and theory /cJohn A. Conkling, Chris Mocella  a2nd ed.  aBoca Raton, FL :bCRC Press,cc2011  axii, 225 p. :bill. (some col.) ;c25 cm.  aIncludes bibliographical references and index  a"Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Second Edition is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission; introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants; and 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"--$cProvided by publisher 0aFireworks1 aMocella, Chris