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What are the main components, binders, additives and additives of gunpowder?

The formula and weapons of gunpowder are recorded in Wu Yao, in which saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal are the most basic and main components of gunpowder. Tung oil, clear oil and other oils are used as blending adhesives; Use dry paint, asphalt, yellow wax, hemp chips, bamboo shavings, turpentine and other combustible substances as additives; Poisons such as arsenic, croton, stellera chamaejasme and grass birds are used as additives.