Description

Magnesium Nitrate is a highly soluble inorganic salt valued for its dual role as a source of both magnesium and nitrate ions. This compound is essential in applications requiring a readily available nutrient supply or a controlled oxidizing environment. Key industries that rely on this material include agriculture, wastewater treatment, pyrotechnics, and chemical synthesis.

Application

• Fertilizer & Horticulture: Used as a highly efficient, water-soluble source of magnesium and nitrogen in fertigation and foliar feeding programs to correct nutrient deficiencies.
• Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a nutrient source in biological treatment processes to enhance microbial activity and facilitate denitrification.
• Pyrotechnics & Explosives: Serves as an oxidizer in the formulation of specialty fireworks, flares, and other energetic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in various inorganic and organic chemical manufacturing processes.
• Ceramics & Refractories: Used in the production of specialty ceramics and refractory materials to modify properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as an analytical reagent and a component in buffer solutions for research and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Nitrate
CAS No.	10377-60-3
Molecular Formula	Mg(NO3)2 • 6H2O (common hydrate)
Molecular Weight	256.41 g/mol (for hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium dinitrate; Magnesium(II) nitrate; Nitromagnesite (mineral); Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate; Mag-N; NITRIC ACID MAGNESIUM SALT
EINECS	233-826-7

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Nitrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Mg(NO3)2 • 6H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.