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This long narrow country exports saltpetre which was used to make explosives until the haber process was invented?
The country you are referring to is Chile. Saltpetre, also known as sodium nitrate, was a significant export for Chile until the Haber process allowed for the production of synthetic nitrate fertilizers, shifting the demand away from natural saltpetre for explosives.
What is another name for saltpetre?
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.
Is saltpetre a carbonate?
No, saltpetre (potassium nitrate) is not a carbonate. It is a compound made up of potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. Carbonates refer to compounds that contain the carbonate ion (CO3^2-), such as calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
What is Used as the explosives for guns fireworks and weapons?
Gunpowder is commonly used as the explosive in guns, fireworks, and weapons. It is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpetre) that combusts rapidly when ignited, generating the explosive force required for these applications.
Is saltpetre a non-metilic element?
No, Salt is a dietary mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride.
How is saltpetre made?
Saltpetre is potasium nitrate.
What is the formulae of Bengal saltpetre?
The chemical formula of Bengal saltpetre is KNO3, which represents potassium nitrate. It is commonly used in fertilizers, fireworks, and some food preservation processes.
This long narrow country exports saltpetre which was used to make explosives until the haber process was invented?
The country you are referring to is Chile. Saltpetre, also known as sodium nitrate, was a significant export for Chile until the Haber process allowed for the production of synthetic nitrate fertilizers, shifting the demand away from natural saltpetre for explosives.
What is the formula for saltpetre?
Formula: NaNO3
Which is used for gun powder?
Mostly saltpetre is used as gun powder for filling guns. During the industrial revolution , it was a very important import material for England. ********** The original gunpowder- Black Powder, is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpetre. Present day smokeless powder is based on guncotton (nitrocellulose) and/or nitroglycerin.
Which element was powdered and used in Victorian camera flashes?
Potassium nitrate(saltpetre) magnesium (mg) and sulphur(s) it was the first of its kind
How do you get saltpetre in Doodle God?
Saltpeter = Limestone + Fertiliser
What country exports saltpetre to make explosives?
Chile :)
How do you make saltpetre in Doodle God?
limestone+fertilizer
What is another name for saltpetre?
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.
What are the components of blackpowder?
The 3 components of gunpowder are, Charcoal, Sulphur, and Saltpetre
Common name for potassium nitrate?
nitre, saltpeter(KNO3), Chile saltpeter(NaNO3)
