Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Chemical Process - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
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Gun powder, which is an explosive comprises of charcoal, sulphur and
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Abhi said:
8 years ago
Gunpowder also known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpetre). The sulfur and charcoal act as fuels while the saltpetre is an oxidizer.
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Shankar said:
1 decade ago
It is otherwise called as potassium nitrate. It uses the energy available when organic nitrates burn or explode and are converted to nitrogen gas, a process that releases large amounts of energy.
Tanajit Bhattacharya said:
9 years ago
Its KNO3 sometimes NH4NO3 is also used.
Manjit Gangwar said:
8 years ago
Salt peter is the General name of KMNO3.
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