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Calcium nitrate

IUPAC: calcium dinitrate

CaN2O6 Salts CAS 10124-37-5
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Formula / NotationCaN2O6
CAS Number10124-37-5
Molecular Weight164.09
Melting Point1042 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density2.5 at 64.4 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilityVery sol in water; freely sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone; almost insol in concn nitric acid
AppearanceCalcium nitrate appears as white to light gray granular solid. May be either the anhydrous compound or the tetrahydrate. Used in fertilizers, explosives and pyrotechnics.
Also Known Ascalcium dinitrate; 10124-37-5; Calcium dinitrate; Lime nitrate; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Norwegian saltpeter; Norge saltpeter; Lime saltpeter; Calcium saltpeter; Synfat 1006
CategorySalts

What is Calcium nitrate?

Calcium nitrate is inorganic nitrate salt of calcium. It has a role as a fertilizer. It is a calcium salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains a calcium(2+).

Formula & Notation

CaN2O6

IUPAC Name: calcium dinitrate

Other Names / Synonyms: calcium dinitrate; 10124-37-5; Calcium dinitrate; Lime nitrate; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Norwegian saltpeter; Norge saltpeter; Lime saltpeter; Calcium saltpeter; Synfat 1006

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Calcium nitrate appears as white to light gray granular solid. May be either the anhydrous compound or the tetrahydrate. Used in fertilizers, explosives and pyrotechnics.. Molecular formula: CaN2O6. Molecular weight: 164.09 g/mol. Melting point: 1042 °F (USCG, 1999). Density: 2.5 at 64.4 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: Very sol in water; freely sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone; almost insol in concn nitric acid.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point1042 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density2.5 at 64.4 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight164.09
SolubilityVery sol in water; freely sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone; almost insol in concn nitric acid
AppearanceCalcium nitrate appears as white to light gray granular solid. May be either the anhydrous compound or the tetrahydrate. Used in fertilizers, explosives and pyrotechnics.

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Calcium nitrate
Formula CaN2O6
CAS Number 10124-37-5
Molecular Weight 164.09
Category Salts
Synonyms calcium dinitrate; 10124-37-5; Calcium dinitrate; Lime nitrate; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Norwegian saltpeter; Norge saltpeter; Lime saltpeter; Calcium saltpeter; Synfat 1006

Frequently Asked Questions

Calcium nitrate is inorganic nitrate salt of calcium. It has a role as a fertilizer. It is a calcium salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains a calcium(2+).

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