Variation ID | Product Code | Pack Size | List Price | Qty | ||
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photo_camera | GPC8647-X | 100g
GPC8647-X |
£7.09 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-2X | 250g
GPC8647-2X |
£8.87 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-5X | 500g
GPC8647-5X |
£11.50 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-Y | 1Kg
GPC8647-Y |
£16.75 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-2.5Y | 2.5Kg
GPC8647-2.5Y |
£29.35 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-5Y | 5Kg
GPC8647-5Y |
£52.45 | |||
photo_camera | GPC8647-25Y | 25Kg
GPC8647-25Y |
£209.95 |
What is Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate? Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate (chemical formula Ca(NO₃)₂·4H₂O) is an inorganic compound commonly used as a fertiliser and in various industrial applications. It is a highly soluble salt that provides an essential source of calcium and nitrogen to plants. Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate is widely used in agriculture for its ability to promote strong plant growth, improve soil quality, and enhance crop yields. It is also used in the production of other chemicals, in water treatment, and in concrete manufacturing. Alternate names for Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate include Nitric Acid, Calcium Salt (Ca(NO₃)₂·4H₂O), Lime Nitrate, Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter), and Nitrocalcite.
Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate 99-102.0%, meeting the standards of ACS, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in agricultural, industrial, and laboratory applications.
Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.
Frequent Uses
Fertilisers
Primarily used in agriculture as a fertiliser. It provides plants with both calcium and nitrogen, which are essential for healthy growth, root development, and resistance to disease.
Chemical Synthesis
It is used in the chemical industry as a precursor for the production of other calcium compounds, such as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphates, which are utilised in a variety of applications.
Water Treatment
To help control algae growth and in the removal of certain impurities in industrial water systems.
Concrete Manufacturing
In concrete production, it is used as an additive to improve the properties of concrete, particularly in terms of setting times and resistance to cracking.
Laboratory Applications
This compound is employed in laboratories for a range of chemical analyses, including the preparation of buffer solutions and in the testing of water quality
Molecular Formula: Ca(NO3)2 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight: W 200.12 g/mol
Melting Pt: ~ 42°C
Density: 1.86 g/cm³ (20°C)
Cas Number: 13477-34-4
Einecs Number: 233-332-1
HS Code / Commodity Code: 2834298000
Hazard Phrases: H302,H318
Prec Phrases: P280,P305+P351+P338