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Gunpowder is a finely ground mixture of Potassium Nitrate (75%), Sulphur (10%) and Charcoal (15% w/w).
The mixture burns extremely quickly, evolving gases which increase the reaction volume and thus make it a powerful propellant.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y ago75% Potassium Nitrate
15% Sulfer
10% Charcoal
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∙ 9y agoGunpowder is a mixture and so does not have a chemical formula. Its main components are sulfur (S), charcoal (C), and potassium nitrate (KNO3).
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∙ 9y agoThere are several chemicals in gun powder. These include sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate, or saltpeter. The sulfur and charcoal are the fuel, while the saltpeter is an oxidizer.
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∙ 13y agoGunpowder was invented by Chinese alchemists of the 9th century as a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter. In the related links box below, I posted the information.
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∙ 13y agoGunpowder is a mixture and so does not have a chemical formula.
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What is the chemical formula of gunpowder?
Gunpowder is a mixture and so does not have a chemical formula.
What is the chemical symbol for gunpowder?
N2s5coh2
What is the chemical name for formula?
chemical formula
What is the chemical formula for SnCl4?
That is the chemical formula. SnCl4 is the chemical formula for tin(IV) chloride.
What are the examples of salt and their chemical formula?
Copper sulfate, chemical formula CuSO4Sodium chloride, chemical formula NaClSodium chromate, chemical formula H2CrO4Mercury sulfide, chemical formula HgSCalcium carbonate,CaCO3
What is the chemical formula of gunpowder?
Gunpowder is a mixture and so does not have a chemical formula.
What does KNO3 mean?
The chemical formula KNO3 is for potassium nitrate.
What is the chemical symbol for gunpowder?
N2s5coh2
Where is gunpowder in the periodic table?
Gunpowder is not in the periodic table at all, because it is not a chemical element!
How do guns get powerd?
By a chemical explosive known as gunpowder.
What is the formula for chemical energy?
Energy has no chemical formula as it is not a chemical.
How did gunpowder get to Europe?
Gunpowder reached Europe through the rich Silk Road trade. The chemical formula for gunpowder and the refinement process reached Europe in completed form by the late 13th century. Roger Bacon, a renowned early European alchemist (1214 - 1292), set forth the marvels of the world; among them he listed the ingredients of gunpowder. With the ingredients of gunpowder revealed European scientists, inventors and alchemists were ready to improve gunpowder.
What is the chemical name for formula?
chemical formula
What is the chemical formula for SnCl4?
That is the chemical formula. SnCl4 is the chemical formula for tin(IV) chloride.
What are the examples of salt and their chemical formula?
Copper sulfate, chemical formula CuSO4Sodium chloride, chemical formula NaClSodium chromate, chemical formula H2CrO4Mercury sulfide, chemical formula HgSCalcium carbonate,CaCO3
Is CO2 an example of a chemical equation or a chemical formula?
It is a chemical formula.
What is chemical formula for soap nut powder?
it has no chemical formula. it is a mixture. only compounds have a chemical formula.
