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Gunpowder of itself is not actually explosive, but rather flammable. Gunpowder is designed to burn at a very specific, controlled rate in order to lend a certain consistency to the various products that use gunpowder (that is, if you were to build fireworks or explosives like dynamite one could depend upon the same burn rate for a particular kind of gunpowder). If gunpowder were to be poured on the ground and lit, it would simply burn, sometimes rapidly, but no explosion would occur. The 'explosive' nature of gunpowder comes from the release of a variety of gases produced during the burning process. This gunpowder-burning process is initiated by igniting what is known as a primer: a veryrapidly flammable (explosive, even!) substance that reacts to various energy input such as heat or shock - a fuse or firing pin). Typically, these gases are contained or restrained (e.g., in a shotgun shell or a firecracker) until a predictable amount of gas has accumulated, sufficient to cause a sudden, almost instantaneous release of this gas through a predetermined outlet: the forcing out of the paper or plastic wadding of a shotgun shell, or simply the restraining force of a firecracker's paper shell. The explosion (near-instantaneous release) of these gases is what propels shotgun pellets or fireworks particles outward in the familiar explosive pattern.
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What are the bad things about gunpowder?
Its explosive LOL
How do guns get powerd?
By a chemical explosive known as gunpowder.
What are explosive devices invented by the Chinese?
The Chinese invented Gunpowder
Why did they use gunpowder in the gunpowder plot?
They used gunpowder because it is highly explosive stuff which is very strong and could of blew up the house of Parliament in seconds.
Why was gunpowder given it's name?
It's an explosive powder used in guns, cannons, and rifles. Hence the name gunpowder.
The explosive that fired a cannon was?
Depending on age of weapon; blackpowder or gunpowder
Is gunpowder legal in California?
Yes, as long as you are not purchasing it for an unlawful purpose. You can purchase gunpowder for reloading ammunition, and that's legal, but you cannot purchase gunpowder with the intent of constructing a bomb or explosive device.
Dogs eating gunpowder turn mean?
Yes, i eat gunpowder and then I'm aggresive and explosive. It works well before a boxing match
What is the use of potassium?
Potassium nitrate is one of the main 'ingredients' in salt peter which is the leading explosive part of gunpowder. So thank nitrates for fireworks!
In time tangled does explosives mean gunpowder?
it is explosive powder that will only explode when fire connects with it
What is the sintific meaning of explosive?
Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder., An explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, or nitro-glycerine., A sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]
What had Alfred Nobel invented?
Ballistite(smokeless gunpowder), Dynamite(explosive material), Gelignite(explosive material).......... he also wanted the Nobel Prizes to be made in his name.
