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Explosive > Saltpeter
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Saltpeter Defined
Saltpeter or potassium nitrate, chemical compound (KNO3), occurring as colorless prismatic crystals or as a white powder. When heated, it decomposes to release oxygen. Saltpeter has been used in gunpowder manufacture since about the 12th century, it is also used in explosives, fireworks, matches, and fertilizers, and as a food preservative.
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