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Fireworks and Gun Powder was invented in the 9th century. it was invented by Li Tian.
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∙ 12y ago1884. There were a few earlier products. smilar to, but not exactly the same as smokeless powder of today.
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What is gun powder?
Gun powder was originally a combination of ground saltpeter, ground charcoal and ground sulfur. the original gun powder had problems. one it gumed up your gun, two it produced too much smoke. we now use a much more usefull and smokeless powder i forget the name though...
Where can you purchase gunpowder?
Assuming you are of legal age to purchase, black powder or smokeless powder for reloading can be purchased from gun shops. Yes, proof of age is required.
What did the Spanish American War demonstrate the need for?
Smokeless powder, a bigger, stronger and harder hitting Navy and a replacement for the Gatling Gun.
What instrument was invented during the tang dynasty?
The Tang invented gun powder and fireworks. >_<
Which country invented compass and gun powder?
The Chinese
What kind of gun powder can be used with pistols or machine guns?
there are several typed of powder the most common are black powder and smokeless powder. black powder is very corrosive and burns slower com paired to smokeless and just by the name there acepinaly more smoke were as smokeless gun powder is stronger and faster and cleaner.
Can i use smokeless powder in a black powder firearm?
No. In general you should never use smokeless powder in a firearm designed specifically for black powder. To do so may be very dangerous. If in doubt, have the gun inspected by a qualified gunsmith and only fire smokeless powder in the gun if a properly qualified gunsmith tells you it is safe to do so.
When you shoot a gun does the smoke affect the o zone?
what little smoke that is generated by smokeless powder cartridge,s,hence the name smokeless powder does not effect the ozone.
Why is it important to ensure your muzzle loader can handle modern smokeless powder as a propellant?
When using a muzzle loading gun it is important to ensure that it can handle modern smokeless powder because of the greater amount of force produced by smokeless powder as opposed to using the black powder that the muzzle loader was intended for.
Who in invented gun powder in china?
Gun powder was invented in China in the year 1044 AD.
How does black powder compare to smokeless powder in power?
Black powder and smokeless powder differ significantly in power. Smokeless powder is more powerful, providing higher velocities and energy compared to black powder. Smokeless powder's cleaner burn and increased efficiency make it the standard propellant for modern firearms, offering better performance and reduced fouling.
What does 15 grains of smokeless gun powder look like?
As used here, grain is a measure of weight- ABOUT 1 gram. Smokeless gun powder is usually grey to dark grey, and may consist of tiny flakes, disks or rods.
Who invented Gun pwoeder?
Gun POWDER was invented by the Chinese
What type of powder was used for revolutionary firearms?
Black powder <><><> At the time of the American revolution, the only gunpowder in existence was black powder- a mix of charcoal, sulfur, and saltpetre. Other gun powders (smokeless, cordite, etc) were invented in the late 1800s.
What is a black power gun does it have a Patton on it?
The term is a black POWDER gun- meaning it shoots back gunpowder, and not smokeless powder. Some were patented, some still are. Patent- not Patton.
Why is gun powder important to china today?
Because China invented gun powder.
What powder is the only powder used in a muzzle loader?
Black powder, or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex. Smokeless powder (modern gun powder) should not be used in a traditional muzzle loading firearm.
