In early Chinese gunpowder formulations, which outcome risked premature detonation during transport?

💡 Explanation

Electrostatic discharge sensitivity was a critical flaw; because gunpowder's fine particles could accumulate charge during transit, therefore, a spark ignited the powder rather than intended, facilitated by particle surface area, rather than sulfur's slow decomposition.

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