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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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BeauGunpowder 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.
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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What year did china make gunpowder?
China made Gunpowder in 1000 A.D. They actually made it by accident.
What dynasty was gunpowder invented?
gunpowder was made in the tang dynasty and was soon used for bombs and weapons
What were two important inventions the Chinese made during the middle ages?
in my opinion its paper and gun powder........ hope that helps
What did the Ancient Chinese achieve?
They made silk, porcelain, gunpowder and many other things.
Which Chinese person invented gunpowder?
gun powder was made too far back to answer
What year did china make gunpowder?
China made Gunpowder in 1000 A.D. They actually made it by accident.
Why was gunpowder made?
for fireworks
Invention of gunpowder?
The gunpowder was close to the fireworks because the china's made the fireworks.
What is everything that uses gunpowder?
everything that is made out of gunpowder is guns as usuall and stuff like that
What is an invention made from china?
Gunpowder
How was gunpowder made in the 1700?
with coal
How did gunpowder made life easier?
It made war easiler
How gunpowder made life easier?
It made war easiler
How was gunpowder made in 1700s?
gun powder was made with coal
Where was gunpowder found?
Gunpowder is not something that is found it is something that is made. It was first documented in China in the 9th century.
What were the first fireworks made by?
Gunpowder by the Chinese.
What invention made the catapult obselete?
Gunpowder
