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gunpowder

Published on Jan 26, 2016

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gunpowder

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  • gunpowder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter)
  • it was and still is used for a propelant in guns and cannons
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  • THE CHINESE USED IT FOR HAND GUNS AND CANNONS AGAINST THE MONGOLS
  • FIREWORKS WERE ALSO MADE FROM GUNPOWDER AND WERE USED FOR CELEBRATIONS AND SIGNALS.
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today we use it in things like black powder rifles and fireworks

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