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## Ascorbic acid
**Formula**
$C6H8O6$
**Pyrotechnic use**
Fuel for the composition Golden Powder, a black powder subsitute.
**Synonyms**
Vitamin C
**Description**
Ascorbic acid is an organic acid. Its appearance is white to light yellow crystals or powder. It is water soluble. In pyrotechnics it is primarily used as a fuel for the composition [Golden Powder](Golden_Powder.html "Golden Powder"), a black powder substitute.
**Sources**
TBD
**Hazards**
None, as it can be used as a food supplement.