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− | {{Quality|Superior}} | + | {{Quality|Superior|12:11, 18 May 2015 (UTC)}} |
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− | '''Saltpeter''' is a non-economic and low-value yellow [[stone]] found within | + | '''Saltpeter''' is a non-economic and low-value yellow [[stone]] found within sedimentary layers. With a melting point of {{ct|10601}} and a boiling point of only {{ct|10720}}, it is one of the few stones which will ''boil'' in [[magma]]. |
− | In real life, | + | In real life, it is used in conjunction with [[charcoal]] and [[brimstone|sulfur]] in order to make gunpowder. This process does not exist in Dwarf Fortress (yet; it seems Toady has plans to include gunpowder later, but only for simple uses), and therefore gunpowder is also non-existent. |
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It is rumored that if a dwarf ever discovers saltpeter's capabilities, dwarven "civilization" would come to an explosive, but [[Fun]] end. | It is rumored that if a dwarf ever discovers saltpeter's capabilities, dwarven "civilization" would come to an explosive, but [[Fun]] end. | ||
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