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Sodium nitrate is slightly hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the air over time. For this reason, it produces a slower burn rate that KNO3.
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Can you use gun powder instead of powdered sugar and kno3 as a propellant?
Gun powder can be used as a propellant rather than powdered sugar and KNO3 depending on the application. Both are explosive, however gun powder is designed to ignite at much higher speeds.
Why is KNO3 used in gun powder?
KNO3 (potassium nitrate) is used in gun powder as an oxidizing agent. When gun powder is ignited in a confined space, it rapidly decomposes to release gases that build pressure, propelling a projectile like a bullet out of a firearm. Potassium nitrate supplies oxygen for this reaction to occur.
What is the name of the substance with the chemical formula kno3 that is a component of gun powder?
The substance with the chemical formula KNO3 is called potassium nitrate. It is used as an oxidizing agent in gunpowder.
Can you make gun powder out of charcoal and sugar?
Well not by themselves. Charcoal and sugar are both fuel, but they will not light fast enough without something added. The magic ingredient in explosive powders such as gunpowder is often an oxidizer (Potassium nitrate-KNO3 most oftenly used). To make an explosive powder, you would want to grind the charcoal and/or sugar with the KNO3 into a fine powder. The finer the powder, the better it is mixed. The better it is mixed, the faster it burns. The faster it burns, the more explosive it is.
Is phosphorus used in gun powder?
There are various types of gun powder, and there may be some that contains phosphorus. Traditional gun powder is composed of Charcoal, Sulfur and Potassium Nitrate. No phosphorus in there, unless its a trace contaminant.
What is another name for gun powder as used in the gun powder plot?
Black Powder.
When gun powder is mixture?
Gun powder is always a mixture.
What was gun powder used for?
gun powder was udes for fireworks, then weapons
Who is the gun powder plot?
Gun Powder is the most important thing in a war because if you don't have gun powder you wouldn't stand a chance.
Why is gun powder important to china today?
Because China invented gun powder.
How do you make gun powder doodle god?
Saltpetre+sulphurSaltpeter + sulfer = Gun powder
Is gun powder a non-metal?
Gun powder contain sulfur and carbon; they are nonmetals.
