Today, many fireworks are produced in different colors and shapes. Most of us are fascinated by the modern means of demonstration of special days and dates. In this article, we will talk about the working mechanism of these visual feast mechanisms and how they look in different ways when exploding.
many times in our lives on official holidaysWe witnessed fireworks displays at concerts, weddings and other special occasions. At every fireworks show, we watch in fascination as if we are seeing something like this for the first time. If we are not in the open area, we want to startle with his voice and then run excitedly to the window or balcony and watch the light bursts reflected in the sky.
But have you ever wondered how these awesome glitter things work and explode in a row in neat shapes? Bride, your fireworks Let’s take a closer look at its history and the answer to this question.
It all started with gunpowder powder stuffed into bamboo shoots.
Fireworks dating back to 800 AD in Asian Continent It is known to occur (in China, India and the Middle East). In 1295, he first moved to Europe via Marco Polo. It is known that centuries later it spread to the Americas. Fireworks, the first versions of which emerged with the explosion of gunpowder powder filled into bamboo shoots, evolved into their current versions with the advancement of technology and knowledge over time.
Today too gunpowder is the leading role in fireworks. These tiny black powders are contained in a mechanism, just like in firearms and rockets. When the wick of the assembly is ignited, it rises into the sky and explodes. However, the mechanism does not turn into this riot of colors and light only with the first ignition. The powder, contained in layers in large cylinder detonators, detonates gradually.
Firework cylinders consist of two fuses and multiple layers filled with gunpowder.
A fireworks layout consists of the following layers, respectively. In order for the roller assembly to stand firmly on the substrate, the mortar layer must be placed on top of this layer. gunpowder powder There is a solid part and an ignition wick that reaches the gunpowder powder from the outside. After a while after the outer fuse is ignited, it meets the gunpowder powder inside. In the round chamber in the middle layer filled with gunpowder fragments; There is another wick embedded in the gunpowder powder inside. It also has multiple cardboard discs on it.
The real big explosion happens after the gunpowder ball rises into the sky.
While the fuse embedded in the inner powder is ignited, a large thrust force moves the powder ball in the middle layer upwards. With this first energy released, it moves the cardboard discs on the middle layer and the gunpowder ball leaves the assembly and rises into the sky. The first explosion is just the actual fireworks display. to launch the gunpowder ball up like a rocket is happening. In a way, the wicks act as timers. Then, when the fire in the wick meets the powder in the gunpowder ball; a greater energy is released than the first. Thus, the fireworks show we are familiar with takes place.
The arrangement of gunpowder in the middle layer determines how the fireworks will appear.
Fireworks view available in multiple colors and shapes. The shape of the fireworks is related to how the gunpowder is arranged in the gunpowder ball thrown up. To make the fireworks appear in different colors, it is necessary to surround the gunpowder. copper chloride (blue)Chemicals such as calcium chloride (orange), barium chloride (green) are added. Thanks to the energy released by the explosion that took place after rising to the sky, this coloring chemicals heats up, and the heated molecules, the gunpowder, are arranged in the same way; it appears in the same color as the chemical substance that creates the color. Let’s explain with an example: If barium chloride is added to the gunpowder arranged in the shape of a heart, we will see a green heart shape when the gunpowder explodes.
Here are the details behind the scenes of this magnificent visual feast. In this article, we told you about the general working principles of fireworks and how they look in different ways. If you want to see more such content, feel free to share your thoughts with us.
Sources: HowStuffWorks, Nature.com, Learn from the base, Archaeophilia