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Revision as of 10:03, 23 March 2011
Cordite was a solid propellant used in various grades by the Royal Navy from 1889, replacing brown powder propellant. It has received a somewhat poor reputation, being widely held responsible for the loss of a number of warships owing to catastrophic magazine explosions.
History
| Cordite Mark I | ||
| Ingredient. | Percentage. | |
| Nitroglycerin | 58% | |
| Nitrocellulose (Nitrogen) |
37% (13.1%) | |
| Petroleum Jelly | 5% | |
Cordite Mark I began to be manufactured in 1889. It was first distributed to the Fleet in 1893 as propellant for 6-inch, 4.7-inch, 6-pdr, and 3-pdr Q.F. guns.
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