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The creation of sparks from metals is based on the pyrophoricity of small metal particles, and pyrophoric alloys are made for this purpose. [2] Practical applications include the sparking mechanisms in lighters and various toys, using ferrocerium; starting fires without matches, using a firesteel; the flintlock mechanism in firearms; and spark testing ferrous metals.
A pyrotechnic composition is a substance or mixture of substances designed to produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas/smoke or a combination of these, as a result of non-detonative self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions. Pyrotechnic substances do not rely on oxygen from external sources to sustain the reaction.
Tetraboric acid or pyroboric acid is a chemical compound with empirical formula H 2 B 4 O 7. [2] It is a colourless water-soluble solid formed by the dehydration or polymerization boric acid . Tetraboric acid is formally the parent acid of the tetraborate anion [B 4 O 7 ] 2− .
Flash compositions used in firecrackers usually consist of a mixture of aluminium powder and potassium perchlorate. This mixture, sometimes called flash powder, is also used in ground and air fireworks. As an oxidizer, potassium perchlorate can be used safely in the presence of sulfur, whereas potassium chlorate cannot.
Strontium oxalate is a good agent for use in pyrotechnics since it decomposes readily with the addition of heat. When it decomposes into strontium oxide , it produces a red flame color . Since this reaction produces carbon monoxide , which can undergo a further reduction with magnesium oxide , strontium oxalate is an excellent red flame color ...
Some water-reactive substances are also pyrophoric, like organometallics and sulfuric acid. The use of acid-resistant gloves and face shield is recommended for safe handling; fume hoods are another effective control of such substances. [4]
Kosher salt, originally designed to be used in koshering meats (to draw out blood), is preferred by chefs and home cooks. Kosher salt is free of additives and is machine-produced to have coarse ...
Pyrotechnic initiators are often controlled electrically (called electro-pyrotechnic initiators), e.g. using a heated bridgewire or a bridge resistor. They are somewhat similar to blasting caps or other detonators, but they differ in that there is no intention to produce a shock wave. An example of such pyrotechnic initiator is an electric match.