2006-11-26 14:50:30 · 2 answers · asked by alliphant 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
gun and powder =S
Nay. Black powder is a mixture of saltpeter (potassium nitrate or, less frequently, sodium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur with a ratio (by weight) of approximately 15:3:2 respectively. The ratio has changed over the centuries of its use, and can be altered somewhat depending on the purpose of the powder.
2006-11-26 14:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by cobrashake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Is Gunpowder Made Of
2016-12-26 11:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by rines 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-19 12:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Difference between black powder and current gun powders.
Black powder was discovered by the Chinese and oddly enough European monk with no connection. Ingredients; Charcoal, sulfur and salt peter.
2006-11-26 14:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black powder contains carbon (charcoal), sulfur, and potassium nitrate. Smokeless powder contains nitrocellulose and possibly other nitrates.
2006-11-26 14:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋