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Traditional gunpowder is made of Charcoal, Sulfur and Potassium Nitrate.
Over the years, various modifications have been made that improved upon the original design.
Around the turn of the 20th Century, smokeless powder was introduced. In addition to creating very little smoke, it also greatly increased the power. These types of propellants are based on nitrocellulose.
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What is a component of gun powder?
salt peter
What element is a component of DNA proteins gun powder and fertilizers?
Nitrogen.
Is sulph er used in fire works?
Yes. It is a important component of "black powder" that is used in dynamite, gun ammunition (gun powder) and fireworks.
What is the name of the substance with the chemical formula kno3 that is a component of gun powder?
what is the chemica formula saltpetre
What component of gunpowder has five letters?
gun powder is made from charcoak, potassium nitrate and sulpher, none of which have 5 letters
What is another name for gun powder as used in the gun powder plot?
Black Powder.
When gun powder is mixture?
Gun powder is always a mixture.
What was gun powder used for?
gun powder was udes for fireworks, then weapons
Who is the gun powder plot?
Gun Powder is the most important thing in a war because if you don't have gun powder you wouldn't stand a chance.
Is gunpowder an acid?
Gun powder is a powder.
Why is gun powder important to china today?
Because China invented gun powder.
How do you make gun powder doodle god?
Saltpetre+sulphurSaltpeter + sulfer = Gun powder
