Introduction Brief History References Basic Chemical Principles Atoms and Molecules The Mole Concept Electron Transfer Reactions Thermodynamics Rates of Chemical Reactions Energy-Rich Bonds States of Matter Acids and Bases Instrumental Analysis Light Emission References Components of High-Energy Mixtures Introduction Oxidizing Agents Fuels Binders Retardants References Pyrotechnic Principles Introduction Requirements for a Good High-Energy Mixture Preparation of High-Energy Mixtures References Ignition and Propagation Ignition Principles Sensitivity Propagation of Burning References Heat and Delay Compositions Heat Production Delay Compositions Ignition Composition and First Fires Thermite Mixtures Propellants References Color and Light Production White Light Compositions Sparks Flitter and Glitter Color References Smoke and Sound Smoke Production Colored Smoke Mixtures White Smoke Production Noise References Appendix Appendix A: Obtaining Pyrotechnic Literature Appendix B: Mixing Test Quantities of Pyrotechnic Compositions.