Fireworks
By: Matthias, Noah, and Alex
Parts of a firework
Black Powder- Used as the fuse for the firework
Container- Used to store the stars and element to create the colors
Bursting charge- Placed in the center of the shell to push out all the material
Break- Located at the bottom of the tube to rocket the firework into the air
Chemical Reaction
Raw materials are added
Energy Source starts reaction
Fuse starts
The Black Powder lights
Gets to Breaking points
Firework explodes into a beautiful display
What compounds make which colors
Copper- blue
Lithium- red
Sodium- gold & yellow
Calcium- deepens colors
Strontium- red
Barium- green
Magnesium- bright white
Antimony- glitter
Titanium- sparks
Zinc- sparks
History of Fireworks
Marco polo brought fireworks to Italy
Italy is fireworks capital of the world
Originates is in china
Western explorers were fascinated
Industrial age brought more knowledge of fireworks
How designs and sounds made
Screech-small hole left open
Boom-sealed hole to create boom sound
Whistle-smaller hole left open
Rainbow Effect- aluminum powder, waterfall
Maroon Shell-loud bang
Safety Tips
Designated shooter
Alcohol + fireworks = !DISASTER!
Outdoors only!
Water at ready
Safety Glasses
Don't alter or modify
Don't relight duds
Electronic, signals for lighting
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