Rahila Ahmed
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Posted 6 year ago
Which chemical is called Chile Saltpeter?
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Rachna Dayal
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Posted 6 year ago Rachna Dayal Gurushala Teacher Coach

Sodium nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula NaNO. 3. . This alkali metal nitrate salt is also known as Chile saltpeter (large deposits of which were historically mined in Chile) to distinguish it from ordinary saltpeter, potassium nitrate. The mineral form is also known as nitratine, nitratite or soda

Chandni Dabral
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Posted 6 year ago Chandni Dabral

Sodium nitrate(NaNo) is known as chile saltpeter. The largest deposit of sodium nitrate are found in Alacama desert in Chile and Peru. That's why it's name is chile saltpeter.