Bengal flame

Bengal flame saltpeter 16 parts, sulfur 4, and antimony (sulfide) 2 parts. This mixture was to be lighted by quick-match and burned in small earthenware pots for general illumination.8... 

Bengal Fire Powder. A mixt used during TO for signalling purposes Ba nitrate 67, Amm picrate 25 sulfur 8%. It burned with an intense green flame. By substituting Sr nitrate for Ba nitrate a red flame was produced Ref Colver(1918),341... 

By the 17 century, elaborate displays of traditional fireworks accompanied important celebrations. In the 18 century, however, many new substances became available, materials with distinct flame colors. This opened up new possibilities for artistic fireworks. The basic phenomena of flame and color production became well established, but novel effects and novel materials still continue to be discovered. Color was given to the fire by incorporating compounds of various metals (Table 16.1). Using the names Chinese and Bengal lights retain the connection with the origin of fireworks components. 

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