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==History== | ==History== | ||
During the 15th century, the | During the [[Renaissance]] in the 15th century, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] used saltpeter mixed with [[sulfur]] and [[charcoal]] to [[Crafting (Project Legacy)|craft]] [[gunpowder]] for [[Smoke screen bomb|smoke bombs]].<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
Similarly in 16th century [[Constantinople]], 'Salt of Petra' was used in the [[Bomb-crafting station|crafting]] of [[bomb]]s by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Brotherhood]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | Similarly in 16th century [[Constantinople]], 'Salt of Petra' was used in the [[Bomb-crafting station|crafting]] of [[bomb]]s by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Brotherhood]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Saltpeter can be used to refer to either {{Wiki|niter}} | Saltpeter can be used to refer to either the mineral {{Wiki|niter}} or the chemical compound {{Wiki|Potassium nitrate}}. Historically, niter has further been confused with [[natron]].<ref>{{WP|Niter}}</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Saltpeter, also known as saltpetre, salt peter, and salt of Petra, is a naturally occurring mineral form of potassium nitrate.
History
During the Renaissance in the 15th century, the Italian Assassins used saltpeter mixed with sulfur and charcoal to craft gunpowder for smoke bombs.[1]
Similarly in 16th century Constantinople, 'Salt of Petra' was used in the crafting of bombs by the Ottoman Brotherhood.[2]
Behind the scenes
Saltpeter can be used to refer to either the mineral niter or the chemical compound Potassium nitrate. Historically, niter has further been confused with natron.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑
Niter on Wikipedia