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History / Safety
Of 4th Of July Fireworks
Each year during the 4th Of July, many people watch fireworks in their home
towns. Whether you are watching a professional fireworks show or shooting
off your own fireworks, you need to know about the history of fireworks and
safety around fireworks! Enjoy this fireworks infographic!
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Where Fireworks Got Its Start
The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century
China, where they were invented. The fireworks were used to
accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and
had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and
societies. Important events and festivities such as the Spring
Festival (Chinese New Year) and the Mid-Autumn Festival were and
still are times when fireworks are guaranteed sights. The art and
science of firework making has developed into an independent
profession. In China, pyrotechnicians were respected for their
knowledge of complex techniques in mounting firework displays.
China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the
world. In the United States, fireworks displays are a popular
patriotic tradition on the Fourth of July, but almost all of the
fireworks exploded in the US are hand-made in China.
The History Of Fireworks In America
America's earliest settlers brought their enthusiasm for fireworks to the
United States. Fireworks and black ash were used to celebrate
important events long before the American Revolutionary War. The very
first celebration of Independence Day was in 1777, six years before
Americans knew whether the new nation would survive the war;
fireworks were a part of all festivities. In 1789, George Washington's
inauguration was also accompanied by a fireworks display. This early
fascination with their noise and color continues today. On New Year's
Eve, there are special fireworks shows to signal the arrival of the New
Year at the stroke of midnight like the famous ball drop in New York
City's Times Square.
The Different Types Of Fireworks
Fireworks are generally classified as to where they perform, either as a
ground or aerial firework. In the latter case they may provide their
own propulsion or be shot into the air by a mortar (aerial shell). The
most common feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube or
casing filled with the combustible material, often pyrotechnic stars. A
number of these tubes or cases are often combined so as to make, when
kindled, a great variety of sparkling shapes, often variously colored. The
skyrocket is a common form of firework, although the first skyrockets
were used in war. Such rocket technology has also been used for
the delivery of mail by rocket and is used as propulsion for most model
rockets. The aerial shell is the backbone of today's commercial aerial
display. A smaller version for consumer use is known as the festival ball
in the United States. There are also ground fireworks which, while less
popular than aerial fireworks, can produce various shapes, like rotating
circles, stars, and 3D Globes.
The Science Behind Fireworks
Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise,
light, smoke and floating materials (confetti for example.) They may be
designed to burn with flames and sparks of many colors, typically red,
orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, silver, and gold. Displays are common
throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and
religious celebrations. Colors in fireworks are usually generated
by pyrotechnic stars—usually just called stars—which produce intense light
when ignited. Stars contain five basic types of ingredients.
•A fuel which allows the star to burn
•An oxidizer— a compound which chemically oxidizes the fuel, necessary
for combustion
•Color-producing chemicals
•A binder which holds the compound together.
•A chlorine donor which provides chlorine to strengthen the color of the
flame. Sometimes the oxidizer can serve this purpose.
Some of the more common color-producing compounds are tabulated here.
The color of a compound in a firework will be the same as its color in
a flame test (shown at right). Not all compounds that produce a colored
flame are appropriate for coloring fireworks, however. Ideal colorants will
produce a pure, intense color when present in moderate concentration.
The brightest stars, often called Mag Stars, are fueled by
aluminum. Magnesium is rarely used in the fireworks industry due to its
lack of ability to form a protective oxide layer. Often an alloy of both
metals called magnalium is used.
Safety When Shooting Fireworks
•Only buy fireworks from a licensed dealer.
•Follow the instructions on each firework.
•Keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby!
•Light fireworks at a arms length.
•After lighting, get far away from the firework!
•Never go near a lit firework, even if it did not go
off. The firework could still explode!
•Douse all fireworks with water after using them.
•Wear gloves / eye protection around fireworks.
•Never allow children to handle
and light fireworks.
•Never re-light a firework that
never went off.
•Never point fireworks at
another person/animal.
•Light one firework at a time!
•Don’t be impaired and handle
fireworks at the same time.

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  • 1. History / Safety Of 4th Of July Fireworks Each year during the 4th Of July, many people watch fireworks in their home towns. Whether you are watching a professional fireworks show or shooting off your own fireworks, you need to know about the history of fireworks and safety around fireworks! Enjoy this fireworks infographic! GeekAlabama.com Facebook.com/GeekAlabama @GeekAlabama Plus.Google.Com/+GeekAlabama Infographic Brought To You By: Infographic Created By: Nathan Young SlideShare.net/NathanYoung Facebook.com/nvyoung Twitter.com/nvyoung Gplus.to/nvyoung Pinterest.com/nvyoung About.me/nvyoung RebelMouse.com/nvyoung Linkedin.com/in/nvyoung Instagram.com/nvyoung44 Keek.com/nvyoung 256-452-1565 NathanYoung@GeekAlabama.com GeekAlabama.com Facebook.com/GeekAlabama @GeekAlabama Plus.Google.Com/+GeekAlabama Infographic Brought To You By: Infographic Created By: Nathan Young SlideShare.net/NathanYoung Facebook.com/nvyoung Twitter.com/nvyoung Gplus.to/nvyoung Pinterest.com/nvyoung About.me/nvyoung RebelMouse.com/nvyoung Linkedin.com/in/nvyoung Instagram.com/nvyoung44 Keek.com/nvyoung Youtube.com/barcncpt44 NathanYoung@GeekAlabama.com Where Fireworks Got Its Start The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, where they were invented. The fireworks were used to accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and societies. Important events and festivities such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) and the Mid-Autumn Festival were and still are times when fireworks are guaranteed sights. The art and science of firework making has developed into an independent profession. In China, pyrotechnicians were respected for their knowledge of complex techniques in mounting firework displays. China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world. In the United States, fireworks displays are a popular patriotic tradition on the Fourth of July, but almost all of the fireworks exploded in the US are hand-made in China. The History Of Fireworks In America America's earliest settlers brought their enthusiasm for fireworks to the United States. Fireworks and black ash were used to celebrate important events long before the American Revolutionary War. The very first celebration of Independence Day was in 1777, six years before Americans knew whether the new nation would survive the war; fireworks were a part of all festivities. In 1789, George Washington's inauguration was also accompanied by a fireworks display. This early fascination with their noise and color continues today. On New Year's Eve, there are special fireworks shows to signal the arrival of the New Year at the stroke of midnight like the famous ball drop in New York City's Times Square. The Different Types Of Fireworks Fireworks are generally classified as to where they perform, either as a ground or aerial firework. In the latter case they may provide their own propulsion or be shot into the air by a mortar (aerial shell). The most common feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube or casing filled with the combustible material, often pyrotechnic stars. A number of these tubes or cases are often combined so as to make, when kindled, a great variety of sparkling shapes, often variously colored. The skyrocket is a common form of firework, although the first skyrockets were used in war. Such rocket technology has also been used for the delivery of mail by rocket and is used as propulsion for most model rockets. The aerial shell is the backbone of today's commercial aerial display. A smaller version for consumer use is known as the festival ball in the United States. There are also ground fireworks which, while less popular than aerial fireworks, can produce various shapes, like rotating circles, stars, and 3D Globes. The Science Behind Fireworks Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke and floating materials (confetti for example.) They may be designed to burn with flames and sparks of many colors, typically red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, silver, and gold. Displays are common throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations. Colors in fireworks are usually generated by pyrotechnic stars—usually just called stars—which produce intense light when ignited. Stars contain five basic types of ingredients. •A fuel which allows the star to burn •An oxidizer— a compound which chemically oxidizes the fuel, necessary for combustion •Color-producing chemicals •A binder which holds the compound together. •A chlorine donor which provides chlorine to strengthen the color of the flame. Sometimes the oxidizer can serve this purpose. Some of the more common color-producing compounds are tabulated here. The color of a compound in a firework will be the same as its color in a flame test (shown at right). Not all compounds that produce a colored flame are appropriate for coloring fireworks, however. Ideal colorants will produce a pure, intense color when present in moderate concentration. The brightest stars, often called Mag Stars, are fueled by aluminum. Magnesium is rarely used in the fireworks industry due to its lack of ability to form a protective oxide layer. Often an alloy of both metals called magnalium is used. Safety When Shooting Fireworks •Only buy fireworks from a licensed dealer. •Follow the instructions on each firework. •Keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby! •Light fireworks at a arms length. •After lighting, get far away from the firework! •Never go near a lit firework, even if it did not go off. The firework could still explode! •Douse all fireworks with water after using them. •Wear gloves / eye protection around fireworks. •Never allow children to handle and light fireworks. •Never re-light a firework that never went off. •Never point fireworks at another person/animal. •Light one firework at a time! •Don’t be impaired and handle fireworks at the same time.