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Traditional gunpowder is made of Charcoal, Sulfur and Potassium Nitrate.

Over the years, various modifications have been made that improved upon the original design.

Around the turn of the 20th Century, smokeless powder was introduced. In addition to creating very little smoke, it also greatly increased the power. These types of propellants are based on nitrocellulose.

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