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CANNON (MODIFIED) POWDER COMPOSITION

SOURCE: Urbanski

COMMENTS: The following composition was used in France for military purposes. Specific application is listed in the title. A date as to when this composition was put into use was not given.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Potassium nitrate0.780
Charcoal0.190
Sulfur0.030
Total
Grain size: hexagonal "nut"