Which obstacle hampered early Chinese gunpowder artillery scaling, caused by inconsistent blends?

💡 Explanation

Early inconsistencies in processing gunpowder resulted in unpredictable propellant deflagration rates, because the mixing ratios were not standardized or refined. Therefore, the gun's propulsion power varied greatly, rather than having reliable range/power output achieved with later processes.

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