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Propellants

Black powder

This is usually used as the propellant in


fireworks. It contains KNO3, S8 and Charcoal.

Some missiles use a crystal propellant

This cobra missile has a single crystal as its


fuel so it burns more evenly so will not
spontaneously combust.

The Dispersion Charge


The dispersion charge is usually gun cotton (or
something similar)
When in a confined space it detonates, giving
much more power so it throws the effects further.
A 500-ton TNT explosion

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