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Traditional gunpowder (also commonly called black powder) is made of carbon, sulphur and potassium nitrate (saltpeter), most recently and commonly in the ratio 15:10:75 respectively. However, gunpowder ceased to be a common propellant for firearms early in the 20th century.

Modern propellants are commonly known as smokeless powders rather than gunpowder, and are based on a combination of nitroglycerin, nitocellulose,and filler materials .

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Gunpowder is the propellant in bullets. It is also used in "firecrackers". Gunpowder was invented in China hundreds and hundreds of years ago. It's common elements are saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal.

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gun powder is use in to make a cannon or a fire work!

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Gunpowder is the propellant in bullets. It is also used in "firecrackers". Gunpowder was invented in China hundreds and hundreds of years ago.

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Firearms and fireworks.

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Charcoal, potassium nitrate, sulfur.

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