1. _Composition of the Powder used._

Ordnance Powder. Small Arms Powder.

Nitre 73·78 77·15

Sulphur 12·80 8·63

{Carbon 10·88 11·78

Charcoal. {Hydrogen 0·38 0·42

{Oxygen 1·82 1·79

{Ash 0·31 0·28

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99·97 100·05