WTB: Potassium Nitrate (AKA Saltpeter)

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  1. Moleness
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    Moleness I can change the internet Staff Member

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    Wondering if anyone knows where to find it locally...or if you could steal some from your child's chemistry set for me. I only need 2 tablespoons.

    Thanks :)
     
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    Ah, just a small explosion then? ;)
     
    SurlyOldManMN, Jan 25, 2013
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    Are you making your own sodium nitrate?
     
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    mmmmmm.... cornbeef
     
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    Mmmm..... saltpeter.... Wait! What?
     
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  6. Moleness
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    If you mean corned beef, then yes!
     
    Moleness, Jan 25, 2013
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    This used to be readily available at a pharmacy back when I worked for an independent. I just checked our (the one my current employer uses) wholesaler's on-line catalog and they list two sizes (4 oz and 16 oz) but neither are stocked at their local distribution center. Cost to the pharmacy for the 4 oz size is $4.09. You could try a pharmacy and see if they stock it (most likely it won't me out front on the shelf) or could order it for you.
     
    pillboy, Jan 26, 2013
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    Will a banana and a 08+ STi crank work???
     
    Subie Lovers, Jan 27, 2013
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    My friend has a crank I can borrow, but I am allergic to bananas, so I ended up going with another recipe that used a more readily available pink salt ;)
     
    Moleness, Jan 28, 2013
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