+**Blackpowder** is the oldest known chemical [explosive](/wiki/explosive). A simple blend of [potassium nitrate](/wiki/potassium_nitrate), charcoal, and sulfur, it has powered firearms and fireworks for centuries, marking a pivotal step in human technology.
+## See also
+- [Gunpowder](/wiki/gunpowder)
+- [Firearm](/wiki/firearm)
+- [Propellant](/wiki/propellant)
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