Calcium nitrate
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- Product Name:Calcium nitrate
- Synonyms: nitricacid,calciumsalt nitrocalcite calciumionchromatographystdsol.fluka calciumsaltpeter limesaltpeter Norwegian saltpetre Calcium ICP standard concentrate 1,000 g Ca CALCIUM NITRATE SOLUTION
- CAS:10124-37-5
- MF:CaN2O6
- MW:164.09
- EINECS:233-332-1
- Mol File:10124-37-5.mol
USE
Calcium nitrate [Ca(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>], also known as lime nitrate,
nitrocalcite, lime saltpeter and Norwegian saltpeter,
was the first chemical nitrogenous fertilizer to be
marketed.<br/>
Calcium nitrate fertilizer absorbs considerable
amount of water, which makes it somewhat difficult to
handle. It contains 15 % nitrogen and 21 % calcium. In a
prilled form, it becomes suitable for bulk mixing and the
powdered form is useful in sprays.<br/>
Calcium nitrate controls the blossom-end rot of
tomatoes and is used in Europe as a major source of
nitrogen.<br/>
Calcium nitrate used on saline soils displaces sodium
with calcium. In addition, calcium nitrate is a non-acid
forming fertilizer and improves physical properties of
acidic and exhausted soils. However, its advantage as a
fertilizer is offset by its extreme hygroscopic nature. This
calls for its production in air-conditioned plants and the
use of sealed moisture proof bags.<br/>
Calcium nitrate, in addition to its usage as a fertilizer,
finds application in explosives, pyrotechnics, and
inorganic chemical operations.
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