Chemical Engineering

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Working Towards an Eco-Friendly Fireworks Display July 5th, 2008 phobos13013 writes “Here’s an article just in time for 4th of July fireworks shows! The ACS’s Chemical and Engineering News provides a fairly technical discussion about the hazardous chemicals in modern fireworks displays. Perchlorate is currently the oxidizer of choice in fireworks, but it is also known to be a thyroid blocker. Since perchlorates are water-soluble anions, they dissolve into groundwater quickly. A study performed

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