Strontium carbonate (red), calcium chloride (orange), sodium nitrate (yellow), barium chloride (green) and copper chloride (blue) compounds are the most common fireworks colors. Fireworks contain an ...

There are hundreds of chemical formulas — or pyrotechnic recipes — for fireworks. These are still based off an ancient ...

Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are ...

If you’ve ever wondered how fireworks get their color, it all comes down to science, specifically metal salts. When fireworks ...

The annual celebration of our Independence Day will dazzle the skies but will come with more sizzling heat with air quality ...

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates explains the chemistry behind the vibrant colors of Fourth of July fireworks.

INDIANA— With the Fourth of July around the corner, have you ever wondered what makes fireworks boom, sparkle, and glow in ...

Adam Sherwinski teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander what causes the different colors of fireworks and demonstrates a ...

The Fourth of July holiday is this week and that means bright colors and big booms are coming to the night sky. Fireworks are ...

It’s the Fourth of July in Mid-Michigan and that means there’s no shortage of things lighting up the night sky. From ...