There's a catalog of Hokie merchandise we get a few times a year, I think from the bookstore that has pieces that can be used to decorate gardens, as door stops, and as desk items. But they're about $100+ depending on size and engraving.
Saltpeter is the common name used for several different chemical compounds, specifically for potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate. Potassium nitrate is commonly used in gunpowder, and sodium nitrate is found in fertilizers and explosives.
The words âsaltâ and âsodiumâ are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Salt (also known by its chemical name, sodium chloride) is a crystal-like compound that is abundant in nature and is used to flavor and preserve food. Sodium is a mineral, and one of the chemical elements found in salt.