We are offering calcium nitratem, '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. It is mainly used as a component in fertilizers but has other applications. Nitrocalcite is the name for a mineral which is a hydrated calcium nitrate that forms as an efflorescence where manure contacts concrete or limestone in a dry environment as in stables or caverns. A variety of related salts are known including calcium ammonium nitrate decahydrate and calcium potassium nitrate decahydrate
use: use in fertilizer
as of 1978, only 170, 000 tonsyear were produced for applications in fertilizers. The fertilizer grade (15.5-0-0 + 19% ca) is popular in the greenhouse and hydroponics trades; it contains ammonium nitrate and water, as the "double salt" 5ca(no3)2.nh4no3.10h2o. This is called calcium ammonium nitrate. Formulations lacking ammonia are also known: ca(no3)2.4h2o (11.9-0-0 + 16.9?). A liquid formulation (9-0-0 + 11% ca) is also offered. An anhydrous, air-stable derivative is the urea complex ca(no3)2.4[oc(nh2)2], which has been sold as cal-urea.
waste water treatment
calcium nitrate is used in waste water pre-conditioning for odour emission prevention. The waste water pre-conditioning is based on establishing an anoxic biology in the waste water system. In the presence of nitrate, the metabolism for sulfates stops, thus preventing formation of hydrogen sulphide. Additionally easy degradable organic matter is consumed, which otherwise can cause anaerobic conditions downstream as well as odour emissions itself. The concept is also applicable for surplus sludge treatment.
concrete
calcium nitrate is used in set accelerating concrete admixtures. This use with concrete and mortar is based on two effects. The calcium ion accelerates formation of calcium hydroxide and thus precipitation and setting.