| Formula / Notation | CaN2O6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10124-37-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.09 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Also Known As | calcium dinitrate; 10124-37-5; Calcium dinitrate; Lime nitrate; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Norwegian saltpeter; Norge saltpeter; Lime saltpeter; Calcium saltpeter; Synfat 1006 |
| Category | Salts |
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
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
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1042 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.5 at 64.4 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 164.09 |
| Solubility | Very sol in water; freely sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone; almost insol in concn nitric acid |
| 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. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
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+).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Calcium nitrate is: CaN2O6