THE MAGIC BEHIND FIREWORK COLOURS: A PYROTECHNIC PALETTE

THE MAGIC BEHIND FIREWORK COLOURS: A PYROTECHNIC PALETTE

Fireworks have a special place in our hearts, lighting up the night sky with their vivid and mesmerizing colours, but have you ever wondered how these brilliant hues come to life? Let's read on into the art of pyrotechnics to discover the science and creativity behind firework colours.

When it comes to fireworks, colour is everything. These dazzling displays owe their spectrum of colours to carefully chosen chemical compounds, the pyrotechnicians are like artists, selecting ingredients that will produce the desired hues when ignited. One of the classics in the pyrotechnic arsenal is red, strontium compounds, such as strontium carbonate, are responsible for the vibrant red hues in fireworks. When heated, strontium releases energy in the form of red light, creating those iconic scarlet bursts in the night sky.
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