Gunpowder University of Warwick华威大学火药.pptVIP

Gunpowder Matthew Rice Composition Sulfur, Charcoal, potassium nitrate. Used primarily for the propulsion of bullets in firearms, and in Fireworks. Is known as a low level explosive as opposed to TNT which Origins It was invented by Chinese Alchemist in the early 9th century. Contrary to popular belief, the Chinese used if for more than just fireworks, it was also used in the first rockets, Fire arrow, and primitive guns as well as hand grenades. Spread From China it spread to the Islamic world sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries eventually it reached Europe in the Medieval ages.