What are the components used in the production of gunpowder?

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2007-04-20 17:13:31 · 2 answers · asked by tzavo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulphur.

Ratio of mixture:
15:3:2

Then black powder will have a little bit of graphite added to the above mixture.

2007-04-20 17:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Classically, powdered sulfur, powdered charcoal and powdered KNO3.

2007-04-21 00:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋