4. Statement of the various kinds of gunpowder in use, and their distinctive qualities.
5. Of the ignition, combustion, and power of gunpowder.
6. Qualities of good powder; examination of the same:
a. According to their external characteristics.
b. According to force developed.
a. By the mortar eprouvette.
b. By the smaller eprouvette.
y. Or, in default of such instruments, by practical experiment.
7. Manner of preserving gunpowder; characteristics and treatment of damaged gunpowder.
8. Precautions to be taken in working with gunpowder, and transporting the same.