Which consequence resulted from impurities of Chinese saltpetre in early gunpowder mixtures?

💡 Explanation

Increased hygroscopic character happens when saltpetre has impurities, due to its ionic properties attracting moisture, thereby causing clumping and decreased efficiency involving hygroscopic absorption rather than alternative ignition changes, because nitrates form.

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