Pyrotechnics - The History and Art of Firework Making, Part 1
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The Origins of Chinese Fire
Chinese Fire is a mixture of charcoal, salt-peater, sulfur and iron dust. The most successful effect produced by Hindu pyrotechnists is the tubary. Flare compositions are also used loose as in England and are known as Chandrajota or Matab. Abu Savanani or Hawaii rockets are now made similarly to those manufactured in Europe.
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