Urine Used in Gunpowder

Urine Used in Gunpowder. In 1634, Christoff Egli was granted permission to produce saltpeter, a key ingredient in gunpowder, by extracting it from earth soaked…

Location: Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland

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In 1634, Christoff Egli was granted permission to produce saltpeter, a key ingredient in gunpowder, by extracting it from earth soaked in urine. The process was hazardous, as it could create explosive mixtures.

Source: Laboratorium

Urine Used in Gunpowder — Winterthur, Canton of Zurich

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