Overview. Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is an odorless powder composed of transparent and/or white crystals. It is prepared commercially for use in a number of products, including gunpowder, fireworks, matches, rocket propellants, ceramics, glass and fertilizers.ire. While potassium nitrate itself is not combustible, it is considered to be a strong oxidizer, meaning that it releases oxygen when it breaks down, or decomposes. This oxygen release greatly enhances the flammability of other materials.
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Legislation. Parliament makes new laws, changes existing laws and repeals laws that are no longer needed. Laws can be made in different ways. HOW A LAW IS MADE. A bill (draft law) is introduced in Parliament by a Minister, a Deputy Minister, a parliamentary committee or an individual Member of Parliament (MP) .Most bills are drawn up by government department under the direction of the relevant Minister or Deputy Minister.f a bill passes through both the National Assembly and the NCOP, it is sent to the President for assent. Once the President has signed a bill passed by the Houses, it becomes an Act of Parliament a law of the land. An Illustrated Guide. Follow our illustrated guide for a simple explanation of how a law is made.