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Why does a fireworks shell have two different black powder charges?
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What black powder or black powder substitute would be best to propell fireworks?
Larger grain black powder, such a fG or ffG. Black powder substitutes, such as Pyrodex are not intended for use in propelling fireworks. Pyrodex R could be tried- rmember it is measured not by weight, but by volume.
What is Used as the explosives for guns fireworks and weapons?
Black Powder.
How are black cat fireworks made?
They are flash or black powder compact with cardboard and a fuse
What are the names of some fireworks compounds?
Black powder, flash powder, KP, H3, Armstrong's mix, willow, and their are others that just have generic names such as blue star #1.
What do flash powder do in a firework?
Black powder, in fact is the term used in fireworks. Otherwise, it may be referred to as gunpowder although black powder has now become a more acceptable term because it is no longer used in guns(except for the antique ones). Guns now utilize smokeless powders.
What black powder did the Chinese invent for fireworks?
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What black powder or black powder substitute would be best to propell fireworks?
Larger grain black powder, such a fG or ffG. Black powder substitutes, such as Pyrodex are not intended for use in propelling fireworks. Pyrodex R could be tried- rmember it is measured not by weight, but by volume.
What was the discovery of fireworks on purpose?
The discovery of black powder was an accident but the discovery of fireworks were definatly intentional.
What are fireworks made from?
from explosive and flamable stuff such as black powder
What is Used as the explosives for guns fireworks and weapons?
Black Powder.
How are black cat fireworks made?
They are flash or black powder compact with cardboard and a fuse
What minerals are used to make fireworks?
Here are some ingredients in fireworks... Charcoal, gun powder (black powder) ( for explosion), alumunuim powder ( for flash), potassium nitrate (saltpeter) (for smoke).
What are the uses of potassium nitrate?
Potassium nitrate is used to make fireworks and black powder (which is used in gun powder).
Who invented the first bomb?
Impossible to say, but it definitely happened in China not long after they perfected the formula for black powder. The Chinese first used black powder to make various types of fireworks, including firecrackers. But eventually adapted black powder based fireworks technology to warfare by scaling upward.
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.
Who was the inventor of black powder you know it wasnt the Chinese?
Actually it was the Chinese around 1040... they used it for fireworks
Is sulfur used for fireworks?
Yes. Sulfur is used in A LOT of fireworks. I would even say MOST fireworks contain at least a little sulfur because it is one of the main ingredients of black powder.
