Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
Colorless hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Oxidizer
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H302 (47%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H371 (42.9%): May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H318 (47%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H373 (42.9%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H272 (57.7%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 13477-34-4 |
| IUPAC Name | calcium;dinitrate;tetrahydrate |
| InChI Key | ICSSIKVYVJQJND-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 16211656 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Calcium Nitrate is an inorganic salt in tetrahydrate form that functions as a pH adjustment agent in industrial applications. This oxidizing compound is primarily utilized in agriculture for soil conditioning and nutrient management processes. The tetrahydrate crystalline structure provides controlled solubility characteristics essential for effective pH modification in agricultural systems.