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what did immortality-seeking alchemists create by mixing sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate?

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Gunpowder was discovered somewhat inadvertently by Chinese alchemists, who were trying to develop an elixir of immortality. If you're not aware, there are three primary components to gunpowder: saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal. ... The use of sulfur by the Chinese is also ancient.

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