Because I’m such an astonishing nerd sometimes and because I sometimes miss my old explosives days, I thought I’d forward this o n to you.  It’s a great website on the chemistry behind fireworks, written in accessible language.

http: //scifun.chem.wisc.edu/CHEMWEEK/fireworks/fireworks.htm

Ya’ll have fun on the 4^th!  And be safe.

Debbie

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