Reports of Experiments on the Properties of Metals for Cannon, and the Qualities of Cannon Powder; With an Account of the Fabrication and Trial of a 15-inch Gun

This volume, 'Reports of Experiments on the Properties of Metals for Cannon, and the Qualities of Cannon Powder; With an Account of the Fabrication and Trial of a 15-inch Gun,' presents detailed findings from the United States Army Ordnance Department in 1861. It offers an in-depth examination of the materials and processes involved in the creation of effective artillery. The report meticulously documents experiments conducted on various metals to determine their suitability for cannon construction, alongside rigorous testing of different cannon powder formulations. Included are accounts of the fabrication and trials of a 15-inch gun, providing valuable insights into the engineering and practical considerations of the era. This historical document is an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of military technology and the science of ordnance during the mid-19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.