Global Calcium Nitrate Market Estimated to Experience a Hike in Growth by 2020: TMR
Calcium nitrate, also known as Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter), is a light gray granular solid that absorbs moisture from the air, and is commonly found as a tetrahydrate. It is an oxidizing agent, and is soluble in water and alcohol. Calcium nitrate is commercially obtained by treating limestone with weak nitric acid. It is also formed during the absorption of nitrogen oxide by milk of lime.
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