Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive.It consists of a mixture of sulfur, carbon (in the form of charcoal) and potassium nitrate ().The sulfur and carbon act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer. Gunpowder has been widely used as a propellant in firearms, artillery, rocketry, and ... More @Wikipedia
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