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- Title
A review of colored light production by pyrotechnic materials.
- Authors
Kanitkar, Swarom; Haynes, Daniel; Sabolsky, Edward M.; Chorpening, Benjamin
- Abstract
Pyrotechnics are a unique set of materials because they can be formulated to control combustion behavior to elicit desired effects such as light emission, smoke formation, and noise. The ability to enhance and control light emission is particularly desirable for entertainment purposes, as well as military applications. Designing such materials for high color purity at a specific wavelength requires an understanding of the different factors that affect their performance. This review will cover the various aspects of color production, including light emission mechanisms, components of a color composition, and key parameters that determine the optical wavelength band for these compositions. Additionally, because conventional pyrotechnic formulations are known to produce toxic emissions, less hazardous and sustainably formulated pyrotechnics for color production will also be reviewed. Finally, a short perspective is presented on the possible extension of pyrotechnic applications beyond conventional, civilian, and military purposes.
- Subjects
FIREWORKS; EMISSION control
- Publication
Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 2023, Vol 48, Issue 11, p1
- ISSN
0721-3115
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/prep.202300012