# Chlorate and Colored Flames in 19th Century Pyrotechny

- Presented by [Barry Sturman](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/barry-sturman)
- Date: February 16, 2024
- Series: Pyro Tech Talks 2024
- Recording: available to WPA members (sign in at https://www.westernpyro.org/sign-in)

The addition of potassium chlorate to the pyrotecnist's stock of ingredients in the early 19th century led to the development of a full range of bright, distinctive colours. The story of that development will be outlined, along with a discussion of some of the early compositions in the light of modern science