What is a mixture of potassium nitrate powdered charcoal and sulphur called ........

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What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal and sulphur called ?

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Explanation:

Gunpowder, also known as the retronym black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur (S), carbon (C), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter, KNO₃). The sulfur and charcoal act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer.