MindMap Gallery Introduction to Calcium Nitrate
Calcium nitrate is a white or colorless crystal that absorbs heat when dissolved in water. It exhibits good thermal stability and reacts with bases to produce calcium hydroxide. Calcium nitrate is commonly used as a fertilizer in agriculture, providing calcium and nitrogen essential for plant growth. It is also an important raw material for manufacturing explosives and is used as a reagent in laboratories. Its preparation methods include reacting lime milk with nitric acid or calcium carbonate with nitric acid. However, calcium nitrate is flammable and should be kept away from fire and heat sources to ensure safety.
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