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Can Gunpowder Burn in a Vacuum

Black powder is uniquely capable of ignition in a vacuum, independent of atmospheric oxygen.


Rich in potassium nitrate, its decomposition liberates oxygen, which then vigorously reacts with embedded charcoal and sulfur. This intense reaction produces significant heat, nitrogen gas, and carbon dioxide, demonstrating the powder’s potent exothermic properties.

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