Calcium Nitrate: white columnar shape crystal It is prepared by neutralizing nitric acid with calcium carbonate
Calcium Nitrate:
Properties
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is a white columnar shape crystal exists in two monoclinic crystalline forms (alpha, specific gravity 1.9 and beta, specific gravity 1.82). It is prepared by neutralizing nitric acid with calcium carbonate.
Analysis
calcium nitrate | 99% |
N | 11.5%min |
CaO | 23%min |
insoluble matter in water | 0.2%max |
specific gravity | 1.86 |
solubility in water | 147g/100mL |
pH | 4.0 -7.5 |
Application
1) It is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and the raw material of producing the calcium ammonium nitrate and other nitrates.
2) It can used as a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels.
3) It can be used as raw material in synthesized the hydroxyapatite which is an important biological material for bone guide engineering.
4) Manufacture of fireworks and lamp-chimney in light industry.
5) Manufacture of explosives in the national defense.
Packing
25kg plastic per woven bag.
Storage
Do not store near combustible materials. Keep away from reducing agents. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid storage on wood floors.
UN number: 1454
Class: 5.1
Calcium Nitrate
