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Gunpowder Vs Cordite Vs Propellant

Before the widespread introduction of smokeless powder the use of gunpowder or black powder caused many problems on the battlefield. Military commanders since the Napoleonic Wars reported difficulty with giving orders on a battlefield obscured by the smoke of firing. Visual signals could not be seen through the thick smoke from the gunpowder used by the guns. Unless there was a strong wind, after a few shots, soldiers using gunpowder ammunition would have their view obscured by a huge cloud of smoke. Snipers or other concealed shooters were given away by a cloud of smoke over the firing position. Gunpowder produces lower pressures and is about three times less powerful when compared to smokeless powder. Gunpowder is also hygroscopic (i.e., it attracts moisture from the air), making cleaning mandatory after every use. Likewise, gunpowder's tendency to produce severe fouling causes actions to jam and often makes reloading difficult.