"From the sizzle of the fuse to the boom and burst of colors ----a new American Chemical Society (ACS) video brings you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks.
The Chemistry of Fireworks, part of the ACS Holiday Video Series, illustrates in brilliant high-definition detail how the familiar rockets and other neat products that light up the night sky all represent chemistry in action. The video, released today, features a demonstration by fireworks expert John A. Conkling, Ph.D., Washington College, Chestertown, Md., author of The Chemistry of Pyrotechnics, Basic Principles and Theory.
The video was produced by the ACS Office of Public Affairs and takes a close look at the components of fireworks, including time fuses, fuel and bursting charges, and explains how the vibrant colors are generated."
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mintbbbsays...Happy 4th! This year I think we are going to skip the fireworks, since it is around 103F in the afternoon, and it isn't going to cool down much by 10pm
So, let's just enjoy some fireworks and science on VS!
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siftbotsays...Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Thursday, July 7th, 2011 6:55pm PDT - promote requested by mintbbb.
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