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Analysis

Observed spectral line Possible element Description
445
495 nm
513 nm
523 nm
445
551
587 nm Na Sodium dublet 588.9 an 589.5nm
600
616
630

Sodium (Na)

After plotting all spectra in a single graph, a significant and common peak at a wavelength of 587 nm is observed. According to the NIST spectral database, sodium has a very prominent doublet of emission lines at 588.9 and 589.5 nm, which corresponds quite accurately with the detected wavelength.

out_0_736_spectrum_limit image

Copper (Cu) - Cu I

Copper is used to color fireworks in blue and purple hues. It has significant emission at wavelengths around 515 nm for blue and violet colors.

image image

Spectral strips are taken from http://umop.net/spectra/spectrum.php.