Journals 1 to 10 (1995-1999)

Titles of articles appearing in Issues 1 to 10 from 1995 to 1999.

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Issue 1, Summer 1995:

• Observations on the Heights Attained by Spherical Fireworks Shells
• Observations on the Behaviour of Seamed Steel Mortar Tubes
• An Introduction to PROPEP, A Propellant Evaluation Program for Personal Computers
• Introductory Chemistry for Pyrotechnists, Part 1: Atoms, Molecules, and Their Interactions
• Concussion Mortar Internal Pressure, Recoil and Overpressure as Functions of Powder Mass
• Prediction of Flame Temperatures, Part 1: Low Temperature Reactions

Issue Number 2, Winter 1995:

• The Semiconductor Bridge (SCB) Igniter
• Modern Rack and Mortar Designs for Professional Fireworks Displays
• Introductory Chemistry for Pyrotechnists, Part 2: The Effects of Electrons
• Hazardous Chemical Combinations
• Bullet Impact Sensitivity Testing of Class B Fwks. Ingredients & Detonability Testing of Flash Powders

Issue Number 3, Summer 1996:

• Electric Spark Sensitivities of Reductive Element—Oxidizer Mixtures
• Health Effects from Theatrical Pyrotechnics
• Observations on the Perceived Burst Size of Spherical Aerial Shells
• Aerial Shell Drift Effects: (A) The Effect of Long Mortars (B) The Effect of Pill-Shaped Shells
• Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Basics
• Issue-3-Sutton Errata

Issue Number 4, Winter 1996:

• SEM Studies on a Strobe Star Composition
• Flash Powder Output Testing: Weak Confinement
• Evaluation of Fire and Explosion Hazards for a Non-Azide Gas Generant
• Progress in Developing a Fuel-Air Salute
• Pyrotechnic Whistles

Issue Number 5, Summer 1997:

• Model Rocket Engines, Theory and Design
• Flow Agents in Pyrotechnics
• Hazard Analysis for the Manufacture of a Non-UN Gas Generant
• Techniques for the Quantitative Analysis of Sulphur and Chlorate in Fireworks Compositions
• A Survey of Concussion Powders
• The Nitrous Oxide Hybrid Rocket Motor

Issue Number 6, Winter 1997:

• Thermal Hazards from the Accidental Ignition of Pyrotechnic Compositions
• Methods for Calculation of Thrust Coefficients
• Pyrotechnic Ignition and Propagation: A Review
• Studies of the Thermal Stability and Sensitiveness of Sulfur/Chlorate Mixtures Part 1. Introduction
• Hydrazinium Nitroformate: A High Performance Next Generation Oxidizer
• A Thermodynamic Properties Estimation Method for Isocyanates
• A Severe Human ESD Model for Safety and High Reliability System Qualification Testing

Issue Number 7, Summer 1998:

• The Production of Music with Pyrotechnic Whistles
• High-Nitrogen Pyrotechnic Compositions
• An Oxygen-Exchange Approach to Pyrotechnic Formulations
• Artificial Meteor Fireworks
• Studies on the Use of Epoxy Resin Binder in Small Rockets
• Development of a Video Spectrometer
• Studies of the Thermal Stability and Sensitiveness of Sulfur/Chlorate Mixtures Part 2. Stoichiometric Mixes
• Novel Powder Fuel for Firework Display Rocket Motors

Issue Number 8, Winter 1998:

• Organic Fuels: Composition and Formation Enthalpy-Part I- Wood Derivatives, Related Carbohydrates, Exudates, and Rosin
• Composite Color Stars
• Silicone II: A New Fuel and Binder for Fireworks
• Determination of the Velocity of Fragments Produced from Exploding Firework Maroon Shells
• Glitter Chemistry

Issue Number 9, Summer 1999:

• Organic Fuels: Composition and Formation Enthalpy-Part II – Resins, Charcoal, Pitch, Gilsonite, and Waxes
• The Hazards Posed by Fragments from Rupturing Steel Fireworks Mortar Tubes – Predictions from a Computer Model
• An Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics Part 1 – Matter, Energy and the First Law
• Performance Study of Civil War Vintage Black Powder
• The Rare Earths As Possible Flame Color Agents
• Studies on Low Smoke Photoflash Compositions

Communications:

• Review: Cooper & Kurowski’s Introduction to the Technology of Explosives
• Review: Butterworth’s Theatre of Fire read on this page
• Review: Fire Protective Clothing: A Guide for Those Who Manufacture or Store Pyrotechnics or Propellants

 

Issue Number 10, Winter 1999:

• Burst Process of Spherical Aerial Shells
• Six Methods for Estimating the Formation Enthalpy of Organic Compounds
• High-Nitrogen Fuels for Low-Smoke Pyrotechnics
• Measurement of the Effectiveness of Various Mitigation Methods at Reducing the Projectile Hazards from Fragmenting Steel Firework Mortar Tubes
• Combustion of Ti/C Pyrolants
• Effect of Differing Charcoal Types Upon Handmade Lift Powder