Thursday, April 23, 2009

Calcium Nitrate


Calcium Nitrate
chemical formula: Ca(NO3)2 4H2O
( granular )

Calcium Nitrate is a oxidizer, also known as 'Norwegian Saltpeter'. It is used in some pyrotechnic formulations and also as a fertilizer. When used as a color additive in fireworks, Calcium compounds color flames orange. Keep in a tightly closed container, it has a bad habit of absorbing moisture from the air.

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