It's simply gunpowder that burns with very little smoke
dynamite and smokeless gunpowder
dynamite and smokeless gunpowder
Gunpowder has become more potent. Also the invention of smokeless powder helped a lot.
cordite is a type of smokeless gunpowder. basically cellulose nitrate.
It is a blend of Nitrocellulose and Nitro-Glycerin Also known as Cordite
Originally, gunpowder (black powder) was a mix of charcoal, sulfur, and saltpetre (sodium nitrate). Modern day smokeless gunpowder can have several different formulations, but most are based on a mix of nitrocelluose and nitroglycerin.
Smokeless gunpowder does not spoil in the traditional sense, but it can degrade over time, especially if stored improperly. Factors like humidity, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to air can negatively affect its performance and stability. Generally, if kept in a cool, dry place and in its original container, smokeless gunpowder can remain usable for many years, often decades. However, it’s advisable to periodically inspect it for any signs of deterioration, such as changes in color or texture.
Alfred Nobel invented the rocket camera, basting caps, dynamite and ballistite, a smokeless gunpowder.
so that if a sniper shot that the enemy wouldn't see smoke and give up a position
Gunpowder- both the original black powder, and today's smokeless powder, is a combination of a fuel and an oxidizer to make that fuel burn. It must have both to work. One without the other is useless.
Rifles and pistols, machine guns, artillery, bayonets, torpedoes, flame throwers, mustard and chlorine gases, and smokeless gunpowder.