weapons
with gunpowder
with gunpowder
What was gunpowder's first use?(not first intended)
for enhancing traditional weapons (such as bows)
What is the other name for potassium nitrate?
saltpeter
what was the first weapon made?
what is a fire lance?
prototype flamethrower
How did people find sulfur in 850 C.E?
In volcanic deposits
Did fire arrows explode?
no, the saltpeter dosage was too low for it to explode
What is the percentage of every material in a fire arrow?
50% saltpeter ,25%sulfur, 25% charcoal
How was potassium nitrate made?
aging animal or human dung until it crystallized (purified)