How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains

There are hundreds of chemical formulas – or as I like to think of them, pyrotechnic recipes – for fireworks. These recipes ...

Here’s how fireworks are actually made

Modern fireworks utilise an ancient black powder mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur, which ignites to create ...
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This ancient black powder lead to thousands of variations of fireworks

For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale ...
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Your burning questions about fireworks, answered

Fireworks are a staple of Independence Day celebrations, ringing in the New Year, baseball games, amusement parks and backyard hangouts. But what really creates these spectacular displays? Recently, ...