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Calcium Nitrate is a chemical compound that is commonly used as a fertilizer and in the production of other chemicals. It is highly soluble in water and has applications in agriculture, construction, and water treatment.
- Agriculture: Used as a fertilizer to provide calcium and nitrogen to plants.
- Construction: Used in concrete for its accelerating effects and to reduce shrinkage.
- Water Treatment: Used to remove impurities and prevent scaling in water treatment processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals like calcium ammonium nitrate.
- Fireworks: Used as an oxidizing agent in fireworks and explosives.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
Ca(NO3)2
Molecular Weight
164.10 g/mol
Melting Point
561 °C
Density
1.82 g/cm³
Solubility
Highly soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
6.0 - 7.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic
IUPAC Name
calcium dinitrate
Summenformel
Ca(NO3)2
Molekulargewicht
164.10 g/mol
SMILES
[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
ZCCIPPOKBCJFDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
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