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Author: Li Xiaohong
Written by: Ji Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The gunpowder we refer to generally refers to the earliest "black gunpowder" used by people. It is a substance that can ignite rapidly and regularly without the participation of external oxidizing agents when ignited by sparks, flames, or other ignition devices. Due to the large amount of gas and heat released during the combustion of gunpowder, it is often used as the energy source for weapon. Gunpowder is also known as "propellant" in military applications. The invention of gunpowder is closely related to alchemy. The ancient alchemists did not manage to create the "immortal elixir" for the emperor, but they accidentally invented gunpowder. Later, gunpowder sparked the strong interest of ancient Chinese military strategists. Through relentless efforts, they finally mixed niter, sulfur, and charcoal in a certain proportion to create the world's earliest gunpowder. Gunpowder became one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China.