Nitromagnesite
A variety of Minerals
What is Nitromagnesite?
Magnesium nitrate refers to inorganic compounds with the formula Mg(NO3)2(H2O)x, where x = 6, 2, and 0. All are white solids. The anhydrous material is hygroscopic, quickly forming the hexahydrate upon standing in air. All of the salts are very soluble in both water and ethanol.
Uses & Applications
The principal use is as a dehydrating agent in the preparation of concentrated nitric acid. Its fertilizer grade has 10.5% nitrogen and 9.4% magnesium, so it is listed as 10.5-0-0 + 9.4% Mg. Fertilizer blends containing magnesium nitrate also have ammonium nitrate, calcium nitrate, potassium nitrate and micronutrients in most cases; these blends are used in the greenhouse and hydroponics trade.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless to white
- Density
- 1.46 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Mg(NO3)2 · 6H2O
- Elements
- H, Mg, N, O
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