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The origin of gunpowder is steeped in mystery specifically because its origin and manufacture constituted a military secret. An apocryphal section of the book of Daniel known as "Bel and the Dragon" contains a symbolic partial recipe for gunpowder. In the story, Daniel mixes fat, pitch, and hair into something that he uses to cause a dragon idol to explode. Fat contains glycerin and is a stabilizing agent. Pitch burns steadily even when wet, and hair contains sulphur. The only essential ingredient for making gunpowder which is missing from the list is tin. Being that "Bel and the Dragon" were part of the Septuagint Greek translation of Hebrew and Aramaic scriptures completed by 132 B.C.E. but are not found anywhere in the Hebrew/Aramaic scriptures themselves, the earliest date that can be positively ascribed to that text is 132 B.C.E., though it could stem from an earlier time.
Gunpowder or black powder, is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate.
The problem in making gunpowder, is knowing the percentages of each.
Traditional gunpowder (also commonly called black powder) is made of charcoal, sulphur and potassium nitrate (saltpeter), most recently and commonly in the ratio 15:10:75 respectively. However, gunpowder ceased to be a common propellant for firearms early in the 20th century.
Modern propellants are commonly known as smokeless powders rather than gunpowder, and are based on a combination of nitroglycerin, nitocellulose,and filler materials .
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Was the gunpowder plot a government conspiracy?
No. It was an anarchist and his fellow plotters.
Where did European Explorers first used gunpowder to take enslaved captives?
European explorers began to use gunpowder in order to take slaves captive. This was first done on the continent of Africa.
What town in Massachusetts did the British troops search for weapons and gunpowder?
Concord
What did Elizabeth Zane do?
Elizabeth Zane was a brave women. She needed gunpowder for her Fort at Fort Henry on September 11,1782. She got it from her brother's house a short distance away. The Indians saw her with the gunpowder and fired but she was not hurt,injured or killed. She made it back safely.
Where did Guido Fawkes go after setting of the gunpowder?
he didn't set it off he was caught just before he did and was killed then burned
What year did china make gunpowder?
China made Gunpowder in 1000 A.D. They actually made it by accident.
Why was gunpowder made?
for fireworks
Invention of gunpowder?
The gunpowder was close to the fireworks because the china's made the fireworks.
What is everything that uses gunpowder?
everything that is made out of gunpowder is guns as usuall and stuff like that
What is an invention made from china?
Gunpowder
How was gunpowder made in the 1700?
with coal
How did gunpowder made life easier?
It made war easiler
How gunpowder made life easier?
It made war easiler
How was gunpowder made in 1700s?
gun powder was made with coal
Where was gunpowder found?
Gunpowder is not something that is found it is something that is made. It was first documented in China in the 9th century.
What were the first fireworks made by?
Gunpowder by the Chinese.
What invention made the catapult obselete?
Gunpowder
