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FIREWORKS:Science behind the Lighting Up of The Sky

INTRODUCTION  While looking up at the night sky on festive occasions,the brilliant flashes of color,sparkling trails and booming sounds of fireworks mostly feels like pure magic. Have we ever thought that behind this spectacle lies a fascinating interplay of chemistry and physics. Each and every crackle,burst and hue are meticulously engineered which rely on principles that chemists and pyrotechnicians have refined for centuries. In this blog post,we will look into the chemistry of fireworks by knowing about their working,about their dazzling colors and the science which ensures both beauty and safety. Sup HISTORY OF FIREWORKS  The origin of fireworks can be traced back around 7th century in ancient China where early pyrotechnicians developed crackers using bamboo sticks filled with gunpowder. Initially, they were used to scare away evil spirits during festivals. Over the period of time,the art spread across Asia,Middle East and eventually Europe wher...