Calcium Nitrate
Calcium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2. This colourless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as a tetrahydrate. Calcium nitrate appears as white to light gray granular solid.
- Synonyms
- nitrocalcite, Norwegian saltpeter
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(NO3)2
- CAS Number
- 10124-37-5 (anhydrous), 13477-34-4 (tetrahydrate)
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 236.15 g/mol (tetrahydrate)
- Melting Point
- 42.7°C (tetrahydrate)
- Boiling Point
- 132°C (tetrahydrate)
- Density
- 1.896 g/cm3 (tetrahydrate)
- Forms
- Powder, Liquid, White, Granular
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Wastewater treatment
- Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
- De-icer
- Oil and Gas
- Fertiliser
Industries
- Agriculture
- Water Treatment
- CASE & Construction
- Energy Services