The first of its kind, this book is all set to become the leading source of information on environmentally–friendly pyrotechnics for many years to come. Written by a leading expert working at the Pyrotechnics Technology Division of the US Army, the book covers the formulation of explosives, their chemistry and applications geared at the development of safer and greener pyrotechnics. It addresses European and US governmental directives and policies that regulate the manufacturing, usage and environmental impact, such that both military and civilian researchers and developers can incorporate the concepts of green pyrotechnics in their daily work. The text equally caters to the needs of commercial suppliers of fireworks and stage pyrotechnicians. INDICE: PART I. POLICY ASPECTS. REACH Bill (European Union) and its Effects for Carrying Out Pyrotechnics Research and Manufacturing. Department of Defense Statements and Directives (USA) and their Effects for Carrying Out Pyrotechnics Research and Manufacturing. Impacts of Environmental Challenges. PART II. GREEN FORMULATION DEVELOPMENTS. Removal and Replacement of Perchlorates: Potassium Perchlorate and Ammonium Perchlorate. Removal and Replacement of Heavy Metals: Lead, Hexavalent Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, Antimony. Removal and Replacement of Carcinogenic/Toxic Organic Materials: Persistent Organic Pollutants, PCB, Binder Systems, Phthalates, Smoke Dyes, Heavy Metal Organometallic Compounds. Illuminating Compositions: Visible Light Signaling Illuminants, Infrared Signaling Illuminants, Tracers, Incendiary Compositions (Bullets and Grenades), Fireworks, Compositions. Smoke Compositions: White Smoke and Colored Smoke for Signaling Purposes and Obscuration Purposes. Igniter Compositions. Pyrotechnic Delay Fuzes. Pyrotechnic Primer Compositions. Countermeasure and Decoy Flare Compositions. Future Outlook and Considerations. Reclamation/Re–use technologies.
- ISBN: 978-3-527-33549-7
- Editorial: Wiley VCH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 324
- Fecha Publicación: 22/07/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés