Fireworks How do fireworks produce their brilliant colors and loud bangs? To produce the noise and flashes, an oxidizer (an oxidizing agent) and a fuel (reducing agent) are used. The oxidizer oxidizes the fuel in a very exothermic reaction which produces a brilliant flash and a loud report from the rapidly expanding gases produced. For a color effect, an element with a colored emission spectrum is included. Electrons in atoms can be raised to higher-energy orbitals when the atoms absorb
Every year, America celebrates many holidays with fireworks. One of the most popular selections is a Roman Candle. If you want to try to make this at home, common pyrotechnics stores have all the supplies you would need. Just think of the “oohhs” and “ahhhhs” when you light off your homemade fireworks at home. First of all, you need a sturdy, good tube. The tube should be cylindrical and should be at least 3/32 of an inch thick. The opening at the top of your tube should have a 5/8 inch opening.
After black powder was discovered by the Chinese in the 9th Century, the relatively short history of fireworks began with this explosive chemical composition. Black powder is made up of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal (KNO3); in the correct amounts, this combination has very explosive results. The use of black powder sprung forth the evolution of muskets, rockets, and fireworks. Although history has shown that the development of black powder muskets into modern day guns, artillery, and weapons
History of Fireworks The birthplace of fireworks is generally recognized as China, with the first explosive mixture found being black powder, during the Sung dynasty ( 960-1279 ). It is said that a cook in ancient china found that a mixture of sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal was very flammable and would explode if enclosed in a small space. The first application of this technology was for entertainment. The Chinese are still the leader in the production of fireworks. Once the recipe for black
Fireworks are an established part of many festivities as entertainment, including Independence Day, community festivals, social gathering, and overall celebration, but also were used as weaponry by Chinese. (Helmenstine, Anne Marie) Fireworks need a source of combustible substance like metals. Metals are used in compounds or in their initial form to give color to fireworks. Therefore, they will glow when energy is applied. This occurs by 2 ways. By incandescence or known as when the light is emitted
Setting off fireworks to celebrate festivals and happy occasions has been a tradition for Chinese people. The loud booms as well as the striking spectacles displayed by the fireworks add to the jubilance of the day. However, the most beautiful aspects of fireworks cannot compensate for the problems they generate. Whether to ban the fireworks has always been a controversial topic among people. As the Air Pollution Index in Beijing becomes incredibly high this winter, a new discussion on the necessity
History of Fireworks The birthplace of fireworks is generally recognized as China. It is said that a Chinese cook accidently mixed three common kitchen ingredients (black powder): Potassium nitrate or salt petre, sulphur and charcoal and lighted it. The result was colourful flames. The cook also noticed that if the mixture was burned when enclosed in the hollow of a bamboo shoot, there was a tremendous explosion. The first application of this technology was for entertainment. Slowly the
Fireworks When thinking of fireworks, many peoples first instinct is to picture bursts of color accompanied by the loud noises of the explosions. Not many people think of what all goes into the production of a firework and how it works. But then again, why would you when you could be enjoying a beautiful firework display? Exactly, you wouldn’t. Let me tell you a little bit about what goes into fireworks and why you see what you see. It will make you appreciate the fireworks even more than you already
Even though you cannot see them yet, the fireworks will begin tonight. In bright stunning colors, they will paint over the black world around them and they will glow. In all shapes and sizes they will scatter over the stars and the moon. They will erupt in loud, almost deafening blasts to hushed crackles of soundless glory. Each diploma received is a lighted match of fire. Each graduate is a fuse. If you put a lighted match and a fuse together, you make sparks to create light. If you put a diploma
Individuals wishing to make their big day unique may wish to include Wedding Fireworks Displays to delight and amuse the guests. With many options currently available, couples find they can make their special day one that will be remembered for years to come. "Fireworks were first invented in China more than 2,000 years ago, and they continue to delight individuals today. To this day, many believe the use of fireworks scares off ghosts and evil spirits. While most associate these illuminations with
Emotion in Japanese Film Fireworks "He shows no sign of joy or anger" -- phrase used to describe a samurai (quoted in Nitobe 94). Bushido is a Japanese term for the samurai code of behavior that includes the ideal of self-control. Central to this ideal is the consideration that it is "unmanly" for a samurai to display his emotions on his face (Nitobe 94). This traditional aspect of behaviour penetrates deep into contemporary Japanese culture. By examining Fireworks, a Japanese film of the
lives. When we wake up in the morning to when we see fireworks on 4th of july. People everywhere enjoy the fantastic explosions and the beautiful, bright, light displays of fireworks. Although, these spectacles are much more than just a form of entertainment. There is real chemistry packed into every firework. Everyone has complex formulas, and chemicals that react in certain ways with each other. There are about five different chemicals in a firework that work together to make a shape, color, and explosion
New Year is one of the oldest festive occasions, which is universally celebrated. It is the time when people celebrate the arrival of the forthcoming year and bid goodbye to the year that has passed by. New Year is celebrated all over the world, though not necessarily on 1st of January. It is interesting to note that not all the countries follow the same calendar. Countries like China, India and Israel have their own versions of lunar calendar and celebrate New Year at different periods. Some countries
food or fireworks. So one day, I told my mother “I am a big boy now. I can keep the money by myself. So can I take the red packet this year?”. Since that year, I am really happy that I have the power to own my red packet. The money of the red packet will be used by buying some snacks and drinks. Young people, like me, will going out buy some fireworks or firecrackers. There are a lot of kind fireworks in China, including sparklers, firecrackers, basic fireworks, and ariel or display fireworks. Almost
Pyrotechnics is defined as the art of manufacturing or setting of fireworks. There are many different forms of pyrotechnics. Some consider fireworks dangerous, obnoxious bursts of noise; others consider them beautiful, artful displays of light. Either way you look at it, pyrotechnics is an interesting and dangerous hobby. Many colors and designs may be created by the placement of different compounds in distinct areas of the fireworks, either projectile or stationary ones. Some of the many different
I have always loved going on vacation. It doesn't matter where the vacation is to, as long as I am away from home for a few days. As a kid, we would take many vacations to California; I loved them! To me, vacations are a break. Sometimes they turn into permanent breaks. A couple summers ago, I traveled to Athens, Greece - it's so beautiful! During this vacation I spent a majority of my time with my family that lives there. As I am part Greek. We accomplished so many things, sightseeing in particular
a slow ride, but I still liked it because there was air conditioning inside the ball. We spent all day at the park until we had ridden everything. That night Disney World had a firework show. The fireworks seemed like they lasted forever with the amazing colors bursting in the air one right after another. When the firework show finally ended my parents told me that it was time to leave. I was...
As I drive up the hill, passing the mailbox and the meticulously groomed lawn, I find myself taking on a transformation. I breathe a sigh of relief and feel the tension drain from my body in anticipation of seeing "my place." As I turn the corner I see it, to anyone else it just looks like a simple field. But to me, it is my sanctuary that I can escape from the hectic world. This is where I can relax and feel like I’m a kid again. In my field, for a short while time stops, and I don’t have to worry
It is everyone’s dream to make out best of grand celebration of New Year and if you are sitting home alone, wake up!!! You won’t get another chance to take the best out of it by doing everything by your own choice rather than compromising according to your companion’s wishes and taking a step back from your kind of New Year celebration. If you are confused where you must go on this New Year 2014, here are some best ideas of destinations where you can thoroughly enjoy the best time of the year and
Year. During this time they are celebrating their calendar New Year and it’s a weeklong celebration. While celebrating everyone is fixed on the festival. Businesses close to celebrate the New Year as they offer up sacrifices to the gods and light fireworks to scare off evil spirits. While researching different events, I also came across another interesting event that the Scottish people do every year. The name of this event is the Up Helly Aa Fire Festival. The Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is an event