Activated carbon can be used in fireworks. Activated carbon is mainly used in two aspects in fireworks: one is as a component of pyrotechnic agents, and the other is as a carrier of pyrotechnic agents.
Application of activated carbon in fireworks
As a component of pyrotechnic agents: Activated carbon can be used as a combustion agent in fireworks to provide combustion energy. Activated carbon has a high specific surface area and good adsorption properties, which can adsorb and store a large amount of energy, thereby releasing a large amount of heat and light energy during combustion.
As a carrier of pyrotechnic agents: In fireworks, activated carbon can also be used as a carrier to adsorb and fix other chemical components, such as fuel, luminescent agent and coloring agent. This not only improves the effect of fireworks, but also ensures that these components are released evenly during the combustion process.
Chemical properties of activated carbon and its mechanism of action in fireworks
Activated carbon has the following chemical properties:
Adsorption: It can adsorb substances with color and odor, which helps to remove impurities and improve the color and effect of fireworks in fireworks.
Combustibility: Activated carbon can burn under ignition conditions, releasing a large amount of heat and light energy, which is the main reason for its use as a combustion agent.
Reducibility: Under high temperature conditions, activated carbon can react with metal oxides to generate metal elements and carbon dioxide, which may be used in some special pyrotechnic effects.
In summary, activated carbon can be used not only as a combustion agent in pyrotechnic production, but also as a carrier, and through its unique physical and chemical properties, it can improve the effect and safety of pyrotechnics.