Name： Calcium nitrate

Other names: calcium nitrate (agricultural); calcium nitrate; calcium nitrate (W)

Chemical formula CaN2O6

Molecular weight: 164.09

CAS accession number 10124-37-5

EINECS registration number 233-332-1

Melting point 561 ° C

Density 2.50g / cm3

Appearance:  colorless to white hygroscopic crystals.

Safety description oxidant

Danger symbol Xi

Risk description 36/37 / 38-36 / 38

Dangerous Goods Transport Number UN 1454

Function and use

1. The electronics industry is used for coating cathodes, agriculturally used as fast-acting fertilizers for acid soils, and fast calcium supplements for plants.

2. Used as analytical reagents and firework materials.

3. It is the raw material for making other nitrates.

Storage Precautions: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. It should be stored separately from reducing agents and acids, and must not be mixed. The storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain spills.