Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
What is Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate?
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (CAS 13477-34-4) is a water-soluble calcium and nitrogen source.
Where is Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate used?
- Agriculture: fully water-soluble fertilizer for fertigation systems and foliar sprays
- Construction: accelerating agent in cold-weather concreting to shorten set times
- Wastewater treatment: electron acceptor that suppresses hydrogen sulfide generation in anaerobic conditions
- Pulp and paper: pH regulation and process aid
- It delivers both calcium and nitrate simultaneously.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 99% on a dry basis
- Bulk supply common for agricultural buyers
- Intermediate packaging available for specialty or laboratory use
Other Names (Synonyms)
Calcium dinitrate tetrahydrate|Ca(NO3)2.4H2O|Nitric acid, calcium salt, tetrahydrate|O8T8H4NBBR|CALCIUM(II) NITRATE, TETRAHYDRATE (1:2:4)|RefChem:122873|Nitric acid calcium salt (2:1) tetrahydrate