Party popper
A party popper is a handheld pyrotechnic device commonly used at parties. It emits a loud popping noise by means of a small friction-actuated explosive charge that is activated by pulling a string.[1] The explosive charge comes from a very small amount of Armstrong's mixture (a highly sensitive explosive) in the neck of the bottle-like shape.[2] In some party poppers, the explosive charge is replaced by compressed air. In party poppers with an explosive charge, there are less than 0.25 grains (0.016 g) of explosive. The streamers are non-flammable for safe use. The charge or compressed air blows out some confetti or streamers and emits a popping sound. The charge is often composed of red phosphorus and strong oxidizer, such as potassium chlorate and potassium perchlorate.
There are also party popper revolvers on the market, which use a Speedloader - style cartridge filled with six-party popper charges inserted into a normally colourful plastic device loosely resembling a pistol or revolver.[3] Its functionality is very much the same as a pistol; the depression of the trigger apparatus rotates the chamber so that a live charge is presented to a hammer, which falls onto a regular cap ring embedded in the bottom of the chamber. The chambers are one-use only.
Safety and precautions
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Party poppers are able to cause severe eye trauma and other facial injuries, and users are advised to aim them away from people. It is also recommended to avoid dismantling party poppers due to potential injury. Parents should supervise their children and instruct them on the proper use.[4] Party poppers are considered as "indoor fireworks", and therefore are subject to legal regulation in some jurisdictions. In the United Kingdom, party poppers cannot be sold to people under the age of 16 years old.[5]
Emoji 🎉
The party popper is now a popular emoji, first introduced in 2015. It is also known as the "tada" emoji.[6]
References
- ^ "party popper". Oxford Dictionaries. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ Colin Bradley. "How Fireworks Work". Pyro Universe. Archived from the original on 2015-08-08. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ 1150 - PARTY POPPER REVOLVER (bigfireworks.com)
- ^ "Sarathkumar sustains a minor injury on left eye". The Hindu. 2011-11-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ Lorraine Conway (2011-11-03). "Regulation of fireworks" (PDF). House of Commons Library. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "🎉 Party Popper Emoji". Emojipedia. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
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