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The mineral nitre (niter) is a source of saltpetre (saltpeter), both being potassium nitrate.

Saltpetre has sometimes been called "Chinese salt" or "Chinese snow" but its chemical name is potassium nitrate. It is used as a preservative, in fertilizer, and is also a primary ingredient in gunpowder.

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