Black powder
Product Description
| Product | Black powder |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | Black powder is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur(S), charcoal (C), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter, KNO3). The sulfur and charcoal act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer. |
| Class | Explosives, Propellants, Detonators - ATF Regulated Explosive Materials |
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