1916–2016: The Berger Smoke Mixture Turns 100
 
Our past president, Dr. E.-C. Koch, has authored a superb and informative editorial commemorating the 100th anniversary of the invention of the Berger Smoke Mixture.

1916–2016: The Berger Smoke Mixture Turns 100
October 11, 2016

Smoke compositions of the Berger-type are based on the reaction between a chlorocarbon and a metal to generate a volatile metal chloride. Such compositions have been used for many years to produce thick, hygroscopic smoke clouds. The editorial provides historical background and much chemical detail of interest to those working with smoke compositions and pyrotechnics generally.