The Chinese invented it in the 9th Century
The gun powder does not detonate, it burns.
Gun Powder was dicovered in the 9th century in China by Taoist Monks - Alchemists searching for Elixor of Immortality.
Technically, the "gun" was invented by the Chinese when they first created gun powder. A hollow tube was placed vertically on the ground, loaded with a small amount of powder, an object was stuffed inside, and then the powder was ignited.
gun powder
Black Powder.
Gun powder is always a mixture.
By weight, 75% potassium nitrate, 15% granulated charcoal, and 10% powdered sulfur. This is actually called black powder.
gun powder was udes for fireworks, then weapons
Gun Powder is the most important thing in a war because if you don't have gun powder you wouldn't stand a chance.
Gun powder is a powder.
Because China invented gun powder.
Saltpetre+sulphurSaltpeter + sulfer = Gun powder