Petards "Corsair": description

Among the great variety of pyrotechnicmeans of special attention for fans deserve a firecracker. Their appearance is familiar to everyone who has ever encountered pyrotechnic products. Being a classic of the genre, among all groups of devices for fireworks, firecrackers are most popular. In a wide range of products in the market of pyrotechnics, firecrackers "Corsair" have especially proved themselves.

What is the product?

Petards "Corsair" are small pyrotechnicdevices that are convenient to use on any holiday or celebration. The name "petard" resembles the French word ropeter, which means - "bursting with a bang."

What are the types of firecrackers?

Depending on the method of ignition and its design, the following types of firecrackers are distinguished:

Terochnye. Their ignition is made by rubbing against a matchbox. ("Corsair-4").

Wick. For their ignition there is a special fire-proof cord. ("Corsair-8").

Depending on the reproduced effect, the petards "Corsair" are divided into two types:

Ordinary. Consist of a cardboard sleeve filled with pyrotechnic mixture. For simple firecrackers there is a bright flash and very loud cotton. Other effects from the explosion are absent.
Combined, or composite. The explosion of firecrackers is accompanied, in addition to the standard flash and cotton, with additional effects: rotation, whistling, emission of multicolored sparks and smoke. The process of discontinuity is performed in several series. After the ignition of the head of the firecracker, the pyrotechnic agent comes into disordered motion. Then, after a piercing whistle, the explosion itself occurs. Those who seek to achieve similar effects, it is recommended to purchase firecrackers "Corsair-12". The use of products of this series will give brightness to any holiday.

Tactico-technical characteristics of a large megapetard

Pyrotechnic products of the 12 series are sold individually in one package:

The length of the firecracker is 135 mm.
The diameter of the product is 35 mm.
The decelerator is designed for 8 seconds.
"Corsair-12" is considered a tetroke petard.
The effect of using is one powerful light-noise gap.

Composition of firecracker "Corsair"

The paper shell of the firecracker is stuffed with pyrotechnicA mixture for which magnesium powder and potassium perchlorate are used. These chemicals can generate high pressure during combustion, which is necessary in order to break the cardboard shell. The process ends with a loud pop. In any form of firecrackers, fire is necessary to trigger them. If the product is of a wick type, then the wick will come into contact with the fire. According to the moderator, which is a special chemical compound, which gives the exploding time to throw off the firecracker, the fire is transferred to the pyrotechnic component of the product itself (magnesium and potassium perchlorate). Located below the photo of the firecrackers "Corsair" gives an idea of their general appearance and design features.

The explosion occurs due to the formation ofthe shell of overpressure firecracker, which appears as a result of the burning of magnesium and potassium. Passing fire on the moderator takes a few seconds. During this time it is necessary to have time to throw away the lighted firecracker. The retarder is intended for the safety of consumers of pyrotechnic products.

Making home firecrackers

Many craftsmen, having free time, often wonder how to make firecracker "Corsair" on their own?

Before you get started, you need to get the following materials:

Ballpoint pen with paste.
Lighted.
Two pieces of paper. From it in the future will be made a firecracker and a wick to it.
With the packaging of firecrackers "Corsair-1". Due to its low price this species is very popular among many consumers. One pack contains 60 calico petards. They have the shape of rods 40 mm long.
Scotch tape.
Glue PVA.

In order for the pyrotechnic process to be intensive, it is recommended that all work be carried out in stages.

Stages

Make two cases for the firecracker and wick. This can be done with a ballpoint pen, on which two pieces of paper are prepared. The diameter of the shell of the firecracker can be any. Everything depends on the amount of pyrotechnic substance.

Fix the paper wound on the ballpoint pen with PVA glue. The work should be carried out in such a way that there is a bottom at one end of the firecracker.

Wrap the prepared blank with scotch tape. This will prevent the construction from sticking out.

Fill the created firecracker with pyrotechnic substance. It can be taken from the ready-made branded products "Corsair-1".

Using a paste from a ballpoint pen and paper to make a wick. The work is carried out in the same way as the shell of the firecracker.

Connect the wick to the handicraft pyrotechnic product. For reliability, it is desirable to use an adhesive tape.

Nuances in work

Pyrotechnic matter, which is contained in firecrackers ("Corsair-1"), it is recommended to keep separate from the fuse, which has the appearance of a pink powder.

During the filling of the body of artisanal firecrackersUse only the substance that is withdrawn from the original petard. Pink powder powder can not be covered in the body of homemade firecrackers. It is used only for the filling of the wick.

The filling of firecrackers with fireworks needsperform gradually. After a small amount of powder is poured into the body, it is necessary to perform the ramming. This is necessary to ensure that the created firecracker does not become a Bengal spark during the explosion: when it is ignited it should explode, producing a loud clap and not sparking.

Using pink powder for the filling of the wick,it is very important to compress everything. The better the primer is compacted, the longer the wick will burn, which means that the one who blows the firecrack will have more chances to run away.

Safety regulations

When using any pyrotechnics, you must adhere to safety regulations:

The radius of the explosion is up to ten meters. Therefore, to blow up the firecrackers "Corsair" follows on a specially prepared for this purpose open area.
In case the firecracker suddenly did not work, immediatelyyou can not approach it. You can do this after twenty minutes. Most likely, an unexploded product will be defective. Nevertheless, it is recommended to fill it with water.

Conclusion

For petards "Corsair" is characterized by high quality andreliability. These pyrotechnic products have many advantages over similar products of other companies, since they are certified products.

Petards "Corsair" are represented by a whole seriesThe original products, which are characterized by an ideal price-quality ratio. Each consumer can choose to your taste. In view of their reliability and low cost, Corsair firecrackers will satisfy the most demanding customer.