Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter), is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2. This colourless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as a tetrahydrate.
| Calcium Nitrate, Extra Pure 98% - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate |
| Categories | Inorganic Chemicals, Calcium Compounds |
| Grade | Extra Pure |
| HSN Code | 28342930 |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Appearance (Form) | Crystals powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | Colourless to White |
| Melting point | 44 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| pH (5% Water) | 5 - 7.5 |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.005% max |
| Sulphate (SO4) | 0.02 % max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.001% max |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.001% max |
| Calcium Nitrate, GR 99%+ - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate |
| Categories | Inorganic Chemicals, Calcium Compounds |
| Grade | AR / GR |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or crystals |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Assay | 99% |
| Melting point | 44 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| HSN Code | 28342990 |
| Maximum Limits of Impurities : | |
| Insoluble matter | 0.003% |
| Acidity(HNO3) | 0.013% |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.002% |
| Phosphate(PO4) | 0.001% |
| Sulphate(SO4) | 0.005% |
| Barium(Ba) | 0.01% |
| Calcium Nitrate, Tetrahydrate, 99.98% - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate |
| Categories | Inorganic Chemicals, Calcium Compounds |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or Crystals |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Assay | 99.98% |
| Melting point | 42 °C |
| Storage | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone. |
| Calcium Nitrate, Tetrahydrate, ≥99% - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate |
| Categories | Inorganic Chemicals, Calcium Compounds |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or crystals |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| Melting point | 42 °C |
| Storage | Hygroscopic |
Safety Information
- Hazard statements H272
- Precautionary statements P220
- Personal Protective Equipment Eye shields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) r
- Hazard Codes O
- Risk Statements 8
- RIDADR UN 1454 5.1/PG 3
- WGK Germany 3


