Calcium Nitrate is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2. This colorless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as a Tetrahydrate. It is mainly used as a component in fertilizers but has other applications. Nitrocalcite is the name for a mineral which is a hydrated calcium nitrate that forms as an efflorescence where manure contacts concrete or limestone in a dry environment as in stables or caverns. Calcium Nitrate Manufacturer
| Formula Ca(NO3)2*4H2O |
Molar mass 164.088 g/mol |
IUPAC ID Calcium Nitrate |
Melting point 42.7 °C |
Boiling point 132 °C |
Soluble in Water, Glycerol, Ammonia |
