CALCIUM NITRATE
Formula Ca(NO3)2•4H2O
Molecular weight 236.15
Properties Colorless and transparent monoclinic crystals. It easily dissolve in water , methyl alcohol and alcohol. It is highly deliquescent in the atmosphere. As oxidizer, it will burn and explode with red flame when meeting organics and sulphur.
Uses Mainly used as a flocculant for rubber, latex and refrigerants. As well as for oil exploration, well and sewage treatment, In agriculture it is used as water culture and fast-effective fertilizer for acid soil. It also can be used to make fireworks and incandescent lamp chimney in light industry, to produce explosives in national defense industry and to paint negative pole in electron instrument industry. It is also a raw material in making other nitrates.
Packing In 25/50/500/1000kg PP/PE bag or on customer request.
Storage In a cool and dry warehouse. The package must kept sealed and protected from moisture. Avoid mixing with organic compound or sulphur during storage and transportation. Prevent the material from rain and insolation. Handle carefully.
Specification
Inspection Items Unit Industrial Grade Agricultural Grade
Purity %≥ 99.0 99.0
Ca(NO3)2 % — 68-71
Ca %≥ — 16.6
Nitrogen(As Nitrate) %≥ — 11.6
Water-Insolubles %≤ 0.01 0.01
Heavy Metals(As Pb) %≤ 0.001 0.001
Chloride(As Cl-) %≤ 0.005 0.005
pH value — 4.0-7.0 4.0-7.0
