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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GunpowderGunpowder - Wikipedia

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   Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal (which is mostly carbon ), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). The sulfur and charcoal act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer.

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3. www.britannica.com › technology › gunpowderGunpowder | Facts, History, & Definition | Britannica

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   May 22, 2024 · Learn about the origin, chemistry, and applications of gunpowder, the first explosive mixture used in firearms and mining. Compare black powder, nitrocellulose, and Pyrodex, and see how they differ in burning rate and pressure.

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   Learn how black powder, the original form of gunpowder, was discovered, created, and used in warfare and hunting. Find out how to make your own black powder or buy it from Powder Valley, America's #1 supplier of reloading powders.

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   Feb 3, 2019 · Learn about the chemical formula and history of black powder, the earliest known explosive. Find out how charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur are mixed to make gunpowder for firearms, rockets, and fireworks.

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   May 22, 2024 · Black powder is the first type of explosive mixture invented for firearms and blasting. Learn about its origin, ingredients, properties, and applications in this article from Britannica.

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   Jun 6, 2019 · Learn about the origin, composition, and uses of gunpowder or black powder, a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Find out how gunpowder works as a propellant and an explosive, and how it differs from modern substitutes.

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   What is black powder?

   • Black powder is the original form of gunpowder that dates back to 9 th century China, when alchemists mixed various materials together in effort to develop an elixir of immortality. Early recipes produced a tremendous amount of smoke.

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   Is black powder the same as gunpowder?

   • Black powder and gunpowder are synonymous—though the term “black powder” is a bit of a misnomer, as some “black” powders can actually be off-white or tan. Black powder is different than modern smokeless powder in that it: Produces large amounts of thick, white smoke, as well as residue in the gun barrel.

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   What class is black powder?

   • Complete manufactured devices containing black powder are usually classified as Group D: Secondary detonating substance, or black powder, or article containing secondary detonating substance, such as firework, class D model rocket engine, etc., for shipment because they are harder to ignite than loose powder.

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   What is the best black powder?

   • For the most powerful black powder, meal powder, a wood charcoal is used. The best wood for the purpose is Pacific willow, but others such as alder or buckthorn can be used.

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   How was black powder made?

   • Manufacture of black powder was accomplished originally by hand methods. Ingredients were ground together with a mortar and pestle. The next step was to use crushing devices of wood (wooden stamps), also operated by hand, in wooden or stone bowls.

   Explosive - Manufacturing, Ingredients, Gunpowder | Britannica

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   Why is black powder a good explosive?

   • The fact that black powder is relatively nonshattering is of value in blasting certain types of stone. Nitroglycerin, another chemical explosive, was discovered by an Italian chemist, Ascanio Sobrero, in 1846. Although he first called it pyroglycerin, it soon came to be known generally as nitroglycerin, or blasting oil.

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   Explosive - Manufacturing, Ingredients, Gunpowder: Manufacture of black powder was accomplished originally by hand methods. Ingredients were ground together with a mortar and pestle. The next step was to use crushing devices of wood (wooden stamps), also operated by hand, in wooden or stone bowls.