University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (7): 105-111.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202302030

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Adventures in the Kingdom of Fireworks

Zhi Zheng1, Weijie Zhou1, Qi Liu1, Bangtong Guan1, Junlong Zhao2,*()   

  1. 1 National Chemistry Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
    2 School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
  • Received:2023-02-16 Accepted:2023-03-09 Published:2023-03-29
  • Contact: Junlong Zhao E-mail:zhaojunlong327@163.com

Abstract:

By imagining Xiao Ming's fantastical journey in the Fireworks Kingdom, this paper briefly outlines the history and present situation of fireworks, and showcases the safety designs, environmentally friendly formulae, and color sources of fireworks. At the same time, the practical use of fireworks and their derived products in daily life were introduced, providing guidance for people to have a correct understanding and usage of fireworks.

Key words: History of fireworks, Safe fireworks, Flame reaction, Environmental protection, Popularization of science