by Harrison Hyde
When you set off your own fireworks display, you are probably anticipating an enjoyable and fun experience packed with excitement and awe over the beautiful lights and sounds that fireworks create. While fireworks are very enjoyable to watch and to set off, you may also want to know exactly how fireworks work so that you can protect yourself and make sure that you are using the right techniques.
Firecrackers, M-80s, cherry bombs, bottle rockets and plenty of other products fit into the category of exploding fireworks. These devices are designed to let off all of their explosive power in a split second, producing a satisfying bang and sometimes setting everyone's ears to ringing. These products usually have black powder or flash powder in them. The powder is enclosed in a tight paper wrap. When the powder is lit, it produces rapidly expanding gasses. These gasses have nowhere to go and, when they reach a critical pressure, they blow the casing up and send a compression wave out, which you hear as the bang. Bottle rockets have a vent that allows some of the powder to be burned as a propellant.
Sparklers, fountains and plenty of other fireworks belong to the other common type of consumer fireworks. These usually contain a mix of metals and other chemicals that burn a brilliant color when lit. The metals include aluminum, zinc, magnesium and others. These devices can burn for a very long time and, by adding specific chemicals to the mix, they can be made to burn in a broad range of colors.
The majority of consumer fireworks are lit with a fuse. The fuse can be lit with a butane lighter, a match or anything else that's handy. Large display fireworks are usually lite electronically, which allows people to stand a good distance away and which also allows for more reliable ignition.
Fireworks are always dangerous. The sparks that fly off of sparklers can easily burn out an eye and some explosive fireworks have enough power to cause a serious injury. Make sure you always handle them according to the manufacturer's instructions and that you never let the off in an area where there is a severe fire hazard. It's a good idea to check to see if there is a fire warning in effect before you light off any fireworks, as violating such a warning can result in stiff fines.
Harrison is a consultant for a specialty <a href="http://www.buylighters.com/Cigar-Lighters_c_28.html">cigar lighters</a> store and has expert knowledge of butane accessories, including <a href="http://www.buylighters.com/Butane-Torch-Lighters_c_23.html">butane torch lighter</a>.
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Title: Understanding How Fireworks Work
Author: Harrison Hyde
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