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hello, a few weeks ago i tried making black powder for the first time and if you were to substitute the potassium nitrate with potassium sulfate would it have any effect on the mixture? just wondering,thanks

it would have a significant effect on the mixture!

BP, based on K2SO4 is as energetic as a dead dog.

While both are used as fertilizers only the nitrate is a potent oxidizer.

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could it be used as a secondary oxidizer?

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How about sodium nitrate?

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Yes, NaNo3 will work although not as good as the potassium salt. The reason it's not as good is sodium nitrate is more hygroscopic.

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