Question

What is the chemical formula of Chile saltpeter?

Answer 1

Chile saltpeter

• Nitrogen in the atmosphere occurs as Potassium nitrate and Sodium nitrate.
• The chemical formula of chile saltpeter is ${\mathrm{NaNO}}_3$.
• Chile saltpeter is an inorganic alkali metal nitrate salt.
• The chemical name of chile saltpeter is Sodium nitrate.

Uses of Chile saltpeter

• Saltpeter is particularly used as a fertilizer.
• It is also used to preserve meat.