> nitrocellulose "who invented nitrocellulose? nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton, was invented by the swiss chemist christian friedrich schnbein in 1846. he discovered it while experimenting with nitric and sulfuric acids on cotton. this discovery led to the development of a highly flammable and explosive compound that has since been used in various applications, including as a propellant in firearms and artillery ammunition"
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