2006-07-16 12:00:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The fireworks which display different colors make use of various metal salts / compounds such as potassium, copper, chromium etc. Various metal compounds when heated emit different colors. Designs are more to do with the placement of various chemical compounds inside the cracker along with the explosive substance, which is a mixture of carbon, sulphur, gunpowder, etc.
2006-07-16 12:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by LEPTON 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fireworks have been around for centuries, and have been improved upon ever since. I found a great site for you! It explains everything in a way we regular people will understand. I absolutely am fascinated by fireworks myself, even after all these years. Great question!
2006-07-16 19:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemicals added to the mix make the colors, and the way they are wrapped effects the display.
2006-07-16 19:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different chemicals give different colors on burning. So they create it by mixing different chemicals to get that effect.
2006-07-16 19:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by an_eagles_eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this doll:
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks#Types
2006-07-16 19:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diffrent elements burn at diffrent temps and a diffrent color when heated
2006-07-16 23:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u light them and they work i dont kno...but i think its gunpowder or somthin
2006-07-16 19:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.howstuffworks.com
Try it... you'll love learning new stuff
2006-07-16 19:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by Ma Mang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋