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| − | [https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/the-chemistry-of-fireworks.html The Chemistry of Fireworks, John A. Conkling, Ph.D.] | + | [https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/the-chemistry-of-fireworks.html ACS: The Chemistry of Fireworks, John A. Conkling, Ph.D.] |
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Revision as of 15:25, 20 May 2019
Welcome to the Pyrotechnics 101
This is a planning page for a future course to be taught at Monmouth College. The course will be taught by a chemistry professor and the campus' lead electrician.
The rules that regulate the fireworks in the state of Illinois can be found here
Fireworks are classified as a hazardous material (HAZMAT) class 1.3. The United Nations classification system can be found here; the classification by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) can be found here. Consumer grade fireworks (where allowed are classified as 1.4.
Possible Textbooks
Fireworks Company
Both instructors are employees of J&M Displays
Lab Activities
Week 1
ACS: The Chemistry of Fireworks, John A. Conkling, Ph.D.
Fireworks: ACS: The Chemistry in the Color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0T_59k6s1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdhj_z5tfE