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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Information. The European Commission is based in Brussels in Belgium. It also has offices in Luxembourg, representations in all EU countries and delegations in many capital cities around the world. It is made up of 28 Commissioners, one from each Member State.The Commission has a number of important functions: 1  The Commission initiates legislation. 2  It makes proposals for European laws, which are sent to the Council and European Parliament for amendment and approval.t is made up of 28 Commissioners, one from each Member State. The Commission has a number of important functions: 1  The Commission initiates legislation. 2  It makes proposals for European laws, which are sent to the Council and European Parliament for amendment and approval.