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Gunpowder was discovered by Chinese alchemists in the 9th century while experimenting with various substances in search of an elixir for immortality. They combined saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal, leading to the accidental creation of this explosive mixture. Initially used for medicinal purposes and fireworks, gunpowder eventually transformed military technology and warfare. Its development significantly impacted both Chinese history and the subsequent global spread of gunpowder weapons.

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