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saltpetre, saltpeter AM N no pl CHEM

saltpetre

saletra f potasowa

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Indigo was the major auction commodity, although shellac, sugar, saltpetre, raw silk, cotton and a variety of produce were listed in the records. en.wikipedia.org

The composition of gunpowder varied throughout the period, and did not settle into the current ratios of saltpetre, sulfur and coal until the 17th century. en.wikipedia.org

Natural saltpetre has the same origin as common salt. en.wikipedia.org

The saltpetre was used in the production of gunpowder. en.wikipedia.org

After saltpetre has been dried, it may become moist again if left over a period of time. en.wikipedia.org

Even then, the gunpowder mixture used was unstable and could easily separate out into sulfur, saltpetre and charcoal during transport. en.wikipedia.org

After testing the saltpetre, they find that instead of sodium nitrate, the can contains sodium nitrite. en.wikipedia.org

Old recipes use saltpetre which is not recommended. en.wikipedia.org

This resulted in an improved method of extracting saltpetre and consequently higher quality gunpowder. en.wikipedia.org

The chef also mentions that once, he accidentally refilled the salt can with saltpetre, before realising his mistake and replacing the saltpetre with the real salt. en.wikipedia.org

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