Black Powder (Gunpowder)

Combustible mixture used in firearms and fireworks.

Gunpowder

Black powder is a combustible mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). Historically used in firearms and fireworks, it’s known for its relatively slow burn rate and characteristic black residue. It's considered the earliest form of modern explosives.

Black powder is derived from the historical use of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate to create an explosive mixture.

Black powder is a mix of ingredients that burns quickly and makes things explode, like in old-fashioned guns or fireworks.

explosive propellant

charcoal sulfur potassium nitrate

firearms fireworks

explosive historical reference