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Handbook of Gunpowder 1888 - $11.95

Handbook of Gunpowder 1888

London England

By Major-General W. Wardell late Royal Artillery

Printed by order of this secretary of State for War

Constitution and Action of Explosive Substance

Explosive Mixtures

Nitrates/Chlorate

Detonation and experiments in Detonation

Fuzes and applications of Detonation

History Of Gunpowder

Early History, Not invented by Schwartz,

Rockets, Greek Fire, Explosives known in China

Use in India , first used in European guns

Manufactured in England and early powder mills

Guncotton Factory

Ingredients and Properties of Gunpowder

Charcoal, Wood, Sulphur

Density, Hardness, Muzzle Velocity and Pressure

Prismatic Powder, Effect of Moisture

Preparation and Purification of the Ingredients in GunPowder

Refining, Solution, Crystallizing,washing,extracting

Manufacture of Gunpowder