Pyrotechnic Compositions, Burning Characteristics

Burning (Combustion) and Burning Characteristics of Pyrotechnic Compositions. See Vol 2, p B355-R to B356-R and the following Addnl Refs 1) Anon, "Military Pyrotechnics",... 

Detonation (and Explosion), Ignition of Explosives and Propellants to. All propellants, pyrotechnic compositions and most "low explosives can be ignited to burn (See Vol 2 of the Encycl, pp B343 to B359, under Burning and Burning Characteristics... 

The intensity of light emitted by pyrotechnic compositions is determined by the temperature of the burning components which, in turn, is dependent on the composition. Pyrotechnic mixtures which burn between 2180 and 2250 °C contain chlorates and perchlorates as oxidizers, and an organic fuel such as shellac or rosin. In order to increase the flame temperatures to 2500-3000°C metals powders are added such as magnesium. Light-emitting pyrotechnic compositions also contain metal compounds which produce spectral emissions at characteristic frequencies. 

Burning and Burning Characteristics of Pyrotechnic Compositions , This subject might include data on burning rate(or time), luminous intensity(in candles), heat of combustion and some other props. Some work on this subject has been done in the US, such as at PicArsn, Dover, NJ (Refs 2,13.16,17.18,20 23) and at NavalOrdLab (Refs 8,9,10 21). Some Brit data are given in Refs 4 Sc 12 and some French data in Ref 5. See also Refs 11 24... 

See Burning and Burning Characteristics of Pyrotechnic Composition sin Vol 2, p B355-R... 

Pyrotechnic whistle compositions seem to burn to produce an intrinsic coilection of high frequency sounds. These frequencies are characteristic of the formulation used. 

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