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Magically speaking, Saltpeter has a long, long, long history in hoodoo as an agent of magical protection in spritual baths and floor washes and as a shoe-sprinkle. Also, because it is an ingredient in Gunpowder, it is used in formulae which are hoped to produce quick (explosive) action, such as Block-Buster.
Dissolve the saltpeter in the vitriol and add it to the water. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians William K. David. All these explosives are made from nitric acid and this used to be made from nitrates such as potassium nitrate or saltpeter.