General history tells us that we went from Blackpowder to "Smokeless" Nitrocellulose during the early 20th century.
We know that "Smokeless" does not really mean completely smokeless; but, when compared with old fashion Blackpowder, it is certainly less "dusty".
I'm just curious about things more specific than general history. Before the advent of true "smokeless" powder, how would people make Blackpowder relatively smokeless?
What additives would they use and how successful were they?
We know that "Smokeless" does not really mean completely smokeless; but, when compared with old fashion Blackpowder, it is certainly less "dusty".
I'm just curious about things more specific than general history. Before the advent of true "smokeless" powder, how would people make Blackpowder relatively smokeless?
What additives would they use and how successful were they?