The World's First non-Flammable Fireworks (a novel way to make Senko Hanabi Sparklers)
In this video we explore a brand new process to make Senko Hanabi Sparklers, using a powder that is less flammable than the paper it's rolled in. Check out my sponsor Brilliant and get 20% off an annual membership! https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawk/
I've now organized all of my Senko Hanabi videos into one playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a2HkcVbmAVW5LBBThCdHPD3BKDd03Tj
Below are links to some of the resources mentioned in this video:
Dr. Van Der Sypt's papers on Senko Hanabi (pdf download links):
http://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_43_wwaqr.pdf
http://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_27_hfrdt.pdf
Mark Anticole's YouTube channel which includes excellent videos on Senko Hanabi:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillotinedChemistry
Senko Hanabi seminar link (currently accessible to WPA members only):
https://www.westernpyro.org/recordings
The title of this video makes quite a claim that I'm certain will be disputed in the comments from a perfectly literal perspective, however, flammable materials is an official classification typically reserved for things that are more flammable than ordinary objects like paper and wood. For that reason, I think calling these sparklers non-flammable is an accurate descriptor for practical purposes. Certainly they are the least flammable fireworks in the world, and the only fireworks that do not contain an oxidizing or explosive ingredient. The use of potassium bicarbonate (and sodium bicarbonate) as the primary mass of a firework composition is completely novel, and makes these very safe both to make and store compared to other fireworks.
This video was supported by all of my Patreon backers, for which I am extremely grateful. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Dan L, Eugene Pakhomov, Jon Hartmann
You can support my videos directly by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Thanks for watching!
-Ben
I've now organized all of my Senko Hanabi videos into one playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a2HkcVbmAVW5LBBThCdHPD3BKDd03Tj
Below are links to some of the resources mentioned in this video:
Dr. Van Der Sypt's papers on Senko Hanabi (pdf download links):
http://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_43_wwaqr.pdf
http://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_27_hfrdt.pdf
Mark Anticole's YouTube channel which includes excellent videos on Senko Hanabi:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillotinedChemistry
Senko Hanabi seminar link (currently accessible to WPA members only):
https://www.westernpyro.org/recordings
The title of this video makes quite a claim that I'm certain will be disputed in the comments from a perfectly literal perspective, however, flammable materials is an official classification typically reserved for things that are more flammable than ordinary objects like paper and wood. For that reason, I think calling these sparklers non-flammable is an accurate descriptor for practical purposes. Certainly they are the least flammable fireworks in the world, and the only fireworks that do not contain an oxidizing or explosive ingredient. The use of potassium bicarbonate (and sodium bicarbonate) as the primary mass of a firework composition is completely novel, and makes these very safe both to make and store compared to other fireworks.
This video was supported by all of my Patreon backers, for which I am extremely grateful. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Dan L, Eugene Pakhomov, Jon Hartmann
You can support my videos directly by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Thanks for watching!
-Ben
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