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First we must understand that there are two distinct chemical types of "gunpowder". The first is commonly referred to as Black Powder and is considered an explosive, and the 2nd is most commonly referred to as Smokeless Powder and while similar in reaction to black powder is considered a propellant.
Aside from it's use in firearms, black powder historically was used as an explosive in mining and construction. But in modern times its use in these industries has been supplanted by modern, more effective and more stable explosives such as dynamite, and ANFO, or ammonium nitrate fuel oil combinations. Black Powder is still used in some pyrotechnics and is commonly used in "blank' cartridge production for movies and in the entertainment industry.
Smokeless powder has very few uses outside of propelling projectiles in firearms. It is engineered to have limited explosive properties and is very specifically tailored to use in firearms.
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What can gunpowder be used for?
gunpowder can be used for guns and fireworks
What is used to propel bullets from guns?
Gun powder or air
How Many Guns Use Gun-Powder?
All guns use gun powder except Air guns and Air rifles
Why was gun powder made?
Originally used in fireworks, later in cannon and guns.
What is used to prepell bullets from guns?
air and gun powder are the most common.
Were guns used in the 100 years war?
Yes, they received gun powder from CHINA..
What would one use a powder horn for?
A powder horn was used to hold gun powder for guns. The powder horn was made for a real animal horn and was good for storing gun powder because there was no worry for it to ignite.
What is now used for gunpowder?
Gun powder is used in some small fireworks and it is also used in bullets for guns.
Do bolt action shot guns need gun powder?
Yes. The gun powder is contained in the shot shell.
Did the Greeks have guns?
No. Gun powder had not yet been invented.
What does gas operated mean for guns?
A portion of the gas generated by the burning gun powder is used to operate the action.
What is the hammer on the airsoft gun?
It's just decoration, on real guns the hammer is used for the powder to explode but airsoft BB's don't have any powder so the hammer is for making the gun more realistic.
