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What type of gunpowder did Éleuthère Irénée du Pont's company initially produce?

  • Smokeless powder

  • Cordite

  • Black powder

  • Dynamite

Answer

Éleuthère Irénée du Pont's company initially produced black powder, a type of gunpowder that was widely used in firearms and explosives at the time. The company's high-quality black powder quickly gained a reputation for its superior performance.
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