Product Information
Calcium nitrate, CAS number 10124-37-5, also known as calcium saltpeter, is a white crystalline powder or granules with the molecular formula Ca(NO₃)₂. It is an important inorganic calcium salt compound with excellent water solubility, strong hygroscopicity, and contains both nitrogen and calcium. It is widely used in agriculture, industry, and food industries, and is a versatile basic chemical raw material.
Product Description
| Chemical formula | Ca(NO3)2 |
| Molecular weight | 164.09 |
| CAS | 10124-37-5 |
| EINECS | 233-332-1 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Package | 25kg/bag,FCL=27MT |
COA
|
Technical Specification |
Standard |
Test Result |
|
Nitrogen |
15.5%min |
15.53% |
|
Nitrate Nitrogen |
14.4%min |
14.41% |
|
Calcium (as CAO) |
26%min |
26% |
|
Ammonium Nitrogen |
1.1 %max |
1.2% |
|
Water Insoluble |
0.1%max |
0.08% |
|
Iron |
0.005%max |
0.0048% |
|
Chlorides |
0.02 %max |
0.016% |
|
PO |
0.05%max |
0.046% |
|
PH Value |
5-7 |
6 |
Uses and Applications
- Agricultural applications: As a highly efficient nitrogen-calcium compound fertilizer, it is used for foliar spraying or root fertilization of fruits, vegetables, grain crops, and flowers. It supplements nitrogen and calcium nutrients, promotes crop growth, prevents calcium deficiency diseases, and improves yield and quality.
- Industrial applications: Used as a concrete antifreeze agent to lower the freezing point and prevent freezing during winter construction; as a rubber latex stabilizer to improve the performance of rubber products; and also used in fireworks manufacturing, metal surface treatment, and water treatment.
- Food applications: Food-grade calcium nitrate is used as a desiccant and calcium fortifier, added to dairy products, soy products, fruit and vegetable products, etc., to supplement calcium and extend the shelf life of food. It must comply with national standard limits.
- Other applications: Used in the pharmaceutical field as an excipient in calcium supplement medications; also used as a laboratory reagent, or for the preparation of other calcium salt compounds.
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