Product Overview
Calcium Nitrate, Tetrahydrate, Crystal, Reagent
Molecular Formula: N2O6•Ca•4H2O
CAS Number: 13477-34-4
Molecular Weight: 236.15
Calcium Nitrate, Tetrahydrate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS is a colorless solid that absorbs moisture from air. Calcium nitrate is used mainly as a component in fertilizer and in the manufacturing of cooling packs. As an ACS grade quality reagent, its chemical specifications are the de facto standards for chemicals used in many high-purity applications and typically designate the highest quality chemical available for laboratory use. ScienceLab Reagent ACS grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.
Synonyms: Calcium nitrate 4-hydrate; Calcium dinitrate tetrahydrate
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY [Ca(NO3)2•4H2O] | 99.0 - 103.0 % | |
| pH OF A 5% SOLUTION @ 25oC | 5.0 - 7.0 | |
| INSOLUBLE MATTER | 0.005 % | |
| CHLORIDE (Cl) | 0.005 % | |
| NITRITE (NO2) | 0.001 % | |
| SULFATE (SO4) | 0.002 % | |
| BARIUM (Ba) | 0.005 % | |
| HEAVY METALS (as Pb) | 5 ppm | |
| IRON (Fe) | 5 ppm | |
| MAGNESIUM (Mg) | 0.05 % | |
| POTASSIUM (K) | 0.005 % | |
| SODIUM (Na) | 0.01 % | |
| STRONTIUM (Sr) | 0.05 % |
Shipping Information
DOT: UN1454, Calcium nitrate, 5.1, PG III
Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 12 kg UPS Air: Not accepted FedEx Air: 50 kg
Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge.
Tariff No. 2834291000
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
DELIQUESCENT: Keep tightly closed.
