Description

Calcium Dinitrate is an inorganic chemical compound with significant industrial utility. Its properties as a strong oxidizing agent make it a valuable component in specialized chemical synthesis and material processing. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as pyrotechnics, specialty fertilizers, and chemical manufacturing where controlled oxidation is required.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Explosives Manufacturing: Serves as a key oxidizing agent in the formulation of flares, fireworks, and propellants.
• Specialty Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition: Used in the production of high-efficiency, water-soluble fertilizers providing both calcium and nitrate nitrogen.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a nitrating agent or an oxidizing reagent in organic and inorganic synthesis processes.
• Wastewater Treatment: Employed in certain advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of organic pollutants.
• Concrete and Construction Materials: Functions as a set accelerator or anti-freeze admixture in cold-weather concrete applications.
• Laboratory and Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Dinitrate
CAS No.	95680-75-4
Molecular Formula	Ca(NO3)2 or CaN2O6
Molecular Weight	164.09 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Calcium nitrate; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Norwegian saltpeter; Lime nitrate; Norge saltpeter; Calcium(II) nitrate; Calcium dinitrate tetrahydrate (common hydrated form); UN 1454 (Transport classification)
EINECS	233-332-1 (for Calcium nitrate)

Quality Control

Our Calcium Dinitrate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. While available in standard technical and reagent grades, production can be aligned with specific customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct heat and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from combustible, organic, or reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ca(NO3)2)	Min. 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Insolubles	Max. 0.05%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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