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Who makes gunpowder?

The knowledge of how to make gunpowder was first developed by the Chinese. IT is not difficult to make, the ingredients are sulfur, carbon and saltpeter. Given the ingredients (and the precise recipe) one could make it in a kitchen sink.


What three things make up gunpowder?

Gunpowder is made up of three main components: potassium nitrate (also known as saltpeter), charcoal, and sulfur. These ingredients undergo a chemical reaction when ignited, producing the explosive combustion that propels a bullet out of a gun.


How did pirates make gunpowder?

Mostly they stole it from other people. When they did make it they used the same ingredients and processes as others.


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Can salt and pepper make gun powder?

No, salt and pepper cannot make gunpowder. Gunpowder is a mixture of saltpeter (potassium nitrate), charcoal, and sulfur. These ingredients have specific properties that allow for combustion when ignited, which is different from the properties of salt and pepper.


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In this method, the combined dry ingredients are heaped on the work surface, and one makes a depression like a small bowl in the middle of the heap. Liquid ingredients (usually eggs) are placed in the depression, and combined with the dry ingredients with the hands. Draw dry ingredients up from the sides of the heap over the eggs, stir with fingers and repeat.


What can I do to make my sugar cookies more firm for a cookie cutter?

The ingredients that make cookies firm include flour, sugar, and eggs. When combined, these ingredients become solid when baked.


Was molasses used to make gunpowder?

Yes, molasses was historically used in the production of gunpowder, specifically in the form of sugar. It served as a binding agent for the ingredients, which typically included saltpeter (potassium nitrate), charcoal, and sulfur. While not a primary ingredient, the inclusion of sugar helped improve the consistency and performance of the gunpowder. However, the use of molasses in gunpowder is not as common as the traditional components.


How did pioneers make gunpowder?

Pioneers typically made gunpowder using three main ingredients: saltpeter (potassium nitrate), charcoal, and sulfur. The saltpeter acted as the oxidizer, while charcoal and sulfur served as fuels. The ingredients were finely ground and then carefully mixed in specific ratios, usually 75% saltpeter, 15% charcoal, and 10% sulfur, to create a combustible powder. Safety was crucial during this process, as the mixture was highly volatile and could ignite easily.


Is Gunpowder still used to make guns?

Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.