How has Gunpowder changed over time?
Some people may think that gunpowder has changed a lot because it
was invented such a long time ago but really it has barely changed at all until
recent times. The mixture for gunpowder today is normally smokeless powder but
the same or a very similar mixture to ancient China’s was used until the
nineteenth century. The mixture for gun powder could change depending on it use
for example the gunpowder required for a bomb needs to have a high explosion
rate whereas the gunpowder for a bullet needs to have a slower explosion rate
so that the bullet travels further.
was invented such a long time ago but really it has barely changed at all until
recent times. The mixture for gunpowder today is normally smokeless powder but
the same or a very similar mixture to ancient China’s was used until the
nineteenth century. The mixture for gun powder could change depending on it use
for example the gunpowder required for a bomb needs to have a high explosion
rate whereas the gunpowder for a bullet needs to have a slower explosion rate
so that the bullet travels further.