The "classic" type of sparkler consists of a thin metal rod approximately one foot long that has been dipped in a thick batter of pyrotechnic composition and allowed to dry. This composition is rich in a metallic fuel such as aluminium or iron, which when burned creates silver or gold sparks, respectively. The fuel typically contains potassium nitrate or sometimes potassium chlorate as an oxidizer, sometimes with sulfur and carbon. Colored flame can be achieved by addition of nitrates or chlorides of barium, copper, or strontium.
A more modern type of sparkler, known as the "Morning Glory", consists of a long, thin paper tube filled with composition and attached to a wooden rod using brightly-colored tissue paper and ribbon. Several different compositions can be packed into a single tube, resulting in a sparkler that changes color. However, some people take the tubes, break them in half, and spill the powder out in a container, such as a butter container, and throw a match in. These "sparkler bombs", while not bombs, do emit a incredibly bright and high flame, albeit briefly (about 1 second). Sparkler bombs have also been made using classic sparklers by binding many together and lighting them. The effect produced by these is similar to those made using "Morning Glory" sparklers.
2006-07-20 14:30:28
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answered by thematrixhazu36 5
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Metal Sparklers
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answered by ? 4
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Sparkler Chemistry
A sparkler consists of several substances:
An oxidizer
A fuel
Iron, steel, aluminum, or other metal powder
A combustible binder
In addition to these components, colorants and compounds to moderate the chemical reaction also may be added. Often, firework fuel is charcoal and sulfur. Sparklers simply may use the binder as the fuel. The binder is usually sugar, starch, or shellac. Potassium nitrate or potassium chlorate may be used as oxidizers. Metals are used to create the sparks. Sparkler formulae may be quite simple. For example, a sparkler may consist only of potassium perchlorate, titanium or aluminum, and dextrin.
2006-07-20 14:33:24
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answered by Anonymous
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What Are Sparklers Made Of
2016-10-06 12:50:44
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answered by wilmore 4
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The BEST Sparkler is the one made out of "Diamonds!"
2006-07-20 14:33:39
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answered by deliriouskat 2
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When sparklers burn, bits of magnesium react with the air. 2Mg + O2 ---------> 2 MgO but the metal used can be Aluminium, magnalium, Iron,Titanium or Ferrotitanium. It all the depends on the colour you want. Sometimes, sulfur and Charcoal are used to modify burning speed and various metal nitrates are used as oxidizers.
2016-04-11 02:38:59
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answered by ? 4
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Different metals. The part that makes the bright sparks are flakes of magnesium metal.
2006-07-20 14:31:22
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answered by Anonymous
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the same material that a fuse is made of...salt peter. add some iron filings and let it dry on a steel rod..
2006-07-20 15:08:49
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answered by wizard 4
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Sugar and spice and all that is nice, wait thats you, LOL!
2006-07-20 14:29:45
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answered by Tweendasheetz 3
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sparkles and bangs
2006-07-20 14:30:58
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answered by Bluealt 7
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