Under normal circumstances the vast majority of this saltpetre is used for fertilizer purposes. From Wordnik.com. [Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1918 - Presentation Speech] Reference
Iodates are found associated with Chili saltpetre, which is an important source of the element. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
The two manufactures produce about three Kantars, or fifteen or sixteen quintals per month of saltpetre, which is sold at about fifteen shillings per quintal. From Wordnik.com. [Travels in Syria and the Holy Land] Reference
Ledja, is productive of saltpetre, which is sold at Damascus and Acre; I saw it sold near the lake of Tiberias for double the price which it costs in the Loehf. From Wordnik.com. [Travels in Syria and the Holy Land] Reference
Priestley's view, in fact, is that atmospheric air is a kind of saltpetre, in which the potash is replaced by some unknown earth. From Wordnik.com. [Science & Education] Reference
Here they are, breathing saltpetre and bayonets. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844] Reference
Dip the wicks in lime-water and saltpetre on making. From Wordnik.com. [Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets] Reference
Mina, and sulphur and saltpetre in the canton of Iturbide. From Wordnik.com. [Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited] Reference
For to formulate general ideas is to change saltpetre into powder, and the. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Blotting paper may be soaked in a solution of saltpetre, dried and lighted. From Wordnik.com. [Papers on Health] Reference
Thirdly, that an undue proportion of saltpetre had been mixed with the alum. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
Make touch-paper by soaking any porous paper in a solution of saltpetre, and drying it. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study] Reference
The batch from which glass is made is composed of sand, lead, saltpetre, potash and soda. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs] Reference
Parisians discovered saltpetre in their cellars when they no longer received any from abroad. From Wordnik.com. [The Conquest of Bread] Reference
Mix a large spoonful of salt, a table-spoonful of powdered white-sugar, and one of saltpetre. From Wordnik.com. [The American Housewife Containing the Most Valuable and Original Receipts in all the Various Branches of Cookery; and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner] Reference
In a very severe case, mix in a teacupful of hot water as much saltpetre as the water will dissolve. From Wordnik.com. [Papers on Health] Reference
Gunpowder contains 75 per cent of saltpetre, which in its turn contains about 10 per cent of nitrogen. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
There is a gunpowder factory of a primitive kind, for there is plenty of saltpetre to be found close by. From Wordnik.com. [Southern Arabia] Reference
A pickle made of oatmeal, saltpetre, and boiling vinegar has been recommended, but I have not yet tried it. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
Wilmington, via the Bermudas, with a cargo of salt, saltpetre, etc., and worth perhaps four thousand dollars. From Wordnik.com. [Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy.] Reference
This book is especially interesting as containing the earliest recognition of the value of saltpetre as a manure. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
For this purpose the older taxidermists used a wash or powder, composed of equal parts of alum and nitre (saltpetre). From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
Shave the soap fine, add the water, boil until the soap is dissolved, then add the saltpetre, stirring until dissolved. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources] Reference
The revolution was sadly injurious to this fine sanctuary, and it was for a time converted into a saltpetre manufactory. From Wordnik.com. [Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland] Reference
If you wish to make a small quantity for trial, take aqua ammonia two ounces, soft water one quart, saltpetre one teaspoonful. From Wordnik.com. [One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed] Reference
To preserve bouquets, put a little saltpetre in the water you use for your bouquets, and the flowers will live for a fortnight. From Wordnik.com. [The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference] Reference
Although there are veins of metal in Maranham, they have never been worked; but some saltpetre-works have been established there. From Wordnik.com. [Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823] Reference
Dissolve in water a mixture consisting of 1-1/2 oz. of saltpetre; vitriol and sal-ammoniac, 1-1/4 oz. of each, and 1 oz. verdigris. From Wordnik.com. [Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets] Reference
Take pulverized saltpetre, moisten it, and subject it to the action of a slow fire until completely dried and granulated, of this take. From Wordnik.com. [Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets] Reference
Shave the soap fine, add the water, boil until the soap is dissolved, let it get cold, then add the saltpetre, stirring until dissolved. From Wordnik.com. [One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed] Reference
Departments, -- handling quills and cheese-knives instead of swords, and never giving 'the villainous smell of saltpetre' the slightest chance. From Wordnik.com. [Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac] Reference
Equal parts of salt, alum, and Glauber's salts, mixed with half a part of saltpetre, the whole rubbed in several times a day, has been recommended, but I have not tried it. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
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