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What is used in fireworks and flares to give off a brilliant red light?

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What is used in fireworks and flares to give off a brilliant red light?
posted Feb 26, 2019 by Vishal

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Calcium salts produce orange fireworks.lithium is a metal that is used to impart a red colour to fireworks.lithium carbonate, in particular, is a common colorant. Magnesium burns a very bright white, so it is used to add white sparks or improve the overall brilliance of fireworks

answer Feb 26, 2019 by Vivek Pawar
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