Return to site

What are sparkler candles made of?

Sparklers in UK

broken image

It is quite hard to be able to find a person who is not attracted to glittery fun of the sparkler candles. The crackling sticks of fire are among most sold fireworks. We shall be able to look at what is the composition of the sparkler candles and manufacturing process which then gives a very unique as well as an entertaining look.

Three main components

The sparkler candles are made by the use of 3 chemical components. This does include the metal fuel, binder and an oxider. In addition, it is very much possible to be able to add specific elements to the sparklers son as to be able to enhance the change of colors. Three components are the building blocks of the sparklers.

Metal fuel

Specific firework is made from the metal wire that is coated from one end with the mixture of metal fuel, binder and oxidizer. Most commonly used wire gets to be made of iron that then can be coated in 4 different fuel chemicals:

  • Titanium- white/silver glow.

  • Ferrotitanium: Golden glow

  • Iron: The red glow.

  • Aluminum and Magnesium: White/ light yellow glow.

The above 4 are some of the most common colors that sparkles. But you can be able to add other chemicals to the metal fuel so as to give it an alternative color. For instance, there are some salts that can be able to create reds. Blues and greens.

Source -https://www.mindstick.com/DeveloperSection/UnderReview