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Description (From Recipaedia)

A chunk of potassium nitrate. This is a white substance with high oxygen content that can be used as an oxidizer for making explosives.


Crafting

Saltpeter is dropped when breaking saltpeter ore.


Uses

  • Saltpeter is used to fertilize soil to plant crops. See Farming page.
  • It can be used as a pigment for paint.
  • It can be used for certain type of Fireworks.
  • It is also used in making gunpowder and Paint Stripper.
  • It can be used as fuel, but will not do anything but use one chunk.
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