July 4, 2009

Chinese Cook invented Firework?



About 2,000 years ago, Fireworks, it is said, was invented accidentally by an unnamed Chinese Cook who somehow managed to create a mixture of charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter. When he stuffed the mixture in a bamboo tube, an explosion occurred, and that was how fireworks or firecrackers were invented.

Fireworks consist of many chemicals such as Aluminum, Barium, Carbon, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Lithium, Magnesium, Sodium, Oxidizers, Phosphorus, Zinc among others. Attach here are four sample of the right compound of chemical and physic at work!! Enjoy!

Team China Fireworks


Team Malaysia Fireworks


Team Canada Fireworks


Team Spain Fireworks WINNER of the 2008 MIFC


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