Chemistry, asked by GAURAV7170, 11 months ago

Why Kno3 is called Indian saltpeter

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Potassium nitrate is called Indian Saltpeter. This compound is also called niter. The three main components of potassium nitrate are potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. Primarily used in gunpowder to make explosives, it is also used in fireworks, hand-grenade fuses, and artilleryshell primers.

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