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What happens when you smash gunpowder with a hammer?
Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck. Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck.
What temperature does gunpowder ignite?
Gunpowder will ignite somewhere between 300 to 350° C
What do you need gunpowder for?
To ignite a reaction.
Can a spark ignite gunpowder?
Yes sparks can set gunpowder off. There is a gun called a Flintlock, used mostly in the 18th and 19th centuries, it has a flint which creates a spark that ignites the gunpowder.
Could you ignite gunpowder with a piezoelectric crystal?
No, a piezoelectric crystal generates an electrical current when compressed, but it does not produce enough heat to ignite gunpowder on its own. Gunpowder ignition typically requires a small spark or flame with sufficient heat to initiate the combustion process.
What will ignite gunpowder?
Heat, flame, or a spark can ignite gunpowder, causing it to rapidly combust and release energy in the form of heat and gas. It is a highly sensitive and volatile substance that requires caution when handling or storing.
Is gumpowder in fireworks?
Gunpowder is used in artillery and roman candles. In artillery shells, there is a container of gunpowder that shoots the shell into the air and when the time burns to the inside of the shell, there is gunpowder inside that ignites the stars. In roman candles, gunpowder is placed underneath each of the stars in the tube to ignite and shoot them into the air. A long fus eis placed inside the tube to ignite the sections one after another. Some rockets have artillery shells on them without the gunpowder container on the bottom.
Is gunpowder and gas safe to mix?
No, mixing gunpowder with gas is unsafe. Gunpowder is designed to be ignited in a controlled environment, while gas is highly flammable and can easily ignite when exposed to a spark or flame. Mixing the two could result in a dangerous explosion or fire.
What happens if gunpowder gets wet and how does it affect its performance?
When gunpowder gets wet, it can become less effective or completely unusable. The moisture can cause the gunpowder to clump together, making it difficult to ignite and burn properly. This can result in reduced power and accuracy when the gun is fired. It is important to keep gunpowder dry to ensure optimal performance.
What is a matlock pistol?
I think you mean "matchlock". This was a very early form of a firearm. It used a smoldering cloth string (the match) to ignite the gunpowder.
What were the bombs filled with that the US dropped on Tokyo during World War 2?
Just your average explosives. Thankfully they weren't nuclear or else we'd be having some serious problems with Japan. (They would undoubtedly be, and irreversibly be, angry with us.) But the bombs again were only filled with gunpowder and materials used to make dynamite. The gunpowder helped to ignite the dynamite if the initial fuse couldn't because the only way gunpowder WONT ignite is if it is wet.
If a man ate a peach pit sized shell full of gunpowder and a lit fuse would the explosion be noticeable?
Yes, the explosion would likely be noticeable and could potentially be dangerous. Gunpowder is highly combustible and can create a significant explosion when ignited. It is not safe to ingest or ignite gunpowder in any form.
