Special Effects Quickmatch

Aspects of special effects described in this chapter include fuses (quickmatch and plastic fuse), lances (small coloured flares), set-pieces and devices (assemblies consisting of various types of fireworks linked together), flash, bang and whistle compositions and daylight fireworks (smoke puffs and coloured smokes). Finally, the electrical firing of firework displays is discussed. 

The speed of burning of quickmatch is related to the chemical composition and the mass of the composition on the string. The linear burning rate equation enables a crude estimate of the speed of burning to be made. For example, a typical relationship already seen for gunpowder is given by equation (10.1), 

The Chemistry of Fireworks, 2nd Edition By Michael S. Russell Michael S. Russell, 2009 

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