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Gunpowder is a general term that is applied to a whole group of explosive propellants used in guns. The ratio of the basic ingredients can vary, and in the case of contemporary smokeless powders can include nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin and nitroguanidine-nitroglycerin mixtures for single based, double based and triple based powders. In addition, the list of additives is not short. There are a number of materials added that have nothing to do with the function of the powder, but aid in its "workability" and give the powder better "safety" features. In addition to the variety in the "recipes" used to make it, the powder was produced "corned" or in "bits" that varied in size. Modern powders are fairly finely grained because they are put through a sieve as a part of the manufacturing process. The grain size willd determine the ability of the material to "pack" and become more dense in its powdered form. The addition of the variations in the makeup of the powder and the grain size sum to set up a range of densities for powders. The densities of modern powders vary from something a bit over 0.07 grams per cubic centimeter to something over 0.16 grams per cubic centimeter. That's a factor of greater than 2, meaning the highest density is over twice what the lowest one is. The density of the first gunpowders (black powder) almost certainly didn't span such a wide range, but the range would not have been a narrow one, either. A link can be found below to the Wikipedia article on gunpowder and to the one on smokeless powder.
The density of gunpowder can vary depending on its composition, but it typically falls within the range of 1.7 to 2.3 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
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Where is gunpowder in the periodic table?
Gunpowder is not in the periodic table at all, because it is not a chemical element!
What is the speed of gunpowder's explosion?
The speed of gunpowder's explosion can vary, but typically ranges from 1,900 to 7,000 meters per second (4,200 to 15,600 miles per hour) depending on the specific type and composition of the gunpowder.
Do people still use gunpowder in fireworks?
Yes, gunpowder is still used in fireworks to create the explosive effects. However, modern fireworks also use a variety of other chemicals and compounds to produce different colors, sparks, and effects.
Fireworks rocket powder?
Gunpowder!
What alkali metal is found in gunpowder?
Potassium is the alkali metal found in most gunpowder formulations. It plays a crucial role in the chemical reaction that creates the explosive force when gunpowder ignites.
What is an ingredient of gunpowder?
One ingredient of gunpowder is sulfur.
What is the collective noun of gunpowder?
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
Why should gunpowder be illegal?
Gunpowder can be used to make a bomb. So unless you are licensed to be in possession of gunpowder, owning gunpowder is illegal.
What happens when you smash gunpowder with a hammer?
Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck. Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck.
What was gunpowder supposed to be?
instead of bullets they had gunpowder.
How long has gunpowder been in use?
Gunpowder was invented by the Ancient Chinese. Gunpowder came to Europe in the 1260s.
Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.
Inventor of gunpowder?
Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder.
Is it true that the higher the alcohol proof the lesser the alcohol content?
Nope. How do you tell how much alcohol a liquid contains? You can measure its density, but in the wild west you knew when they'd been watering back the whiskey because if you mixed it with gunpowder it wouldn't light. If you mix it with gunpowder and can get the gunpowder to burn you know its at least 50% alcohol by volume. This became know as 100 proof. 30% abv = 60 proof and so on.
Where you can find gunpowder?
Go to the Great Walls, and to the very right. There's the gunpowder.
Did the Romans use gunpowder?
Ancient Romans did not use gunpowder. Gunpowder was invented by China around the middle ages.
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
They used gunpowder for fireworks and weapons.
