Magnesium Nitrate
CAS Number: 13446-18-9
Grade: ACS
Packaging: Fiber Drum
CAS Number: 13446-18-9
Grade: ACS
Packaging: Fiber Drum
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Nitrate is a chemical compound composed of magnesium, a metal from the alkaline earth group, and nitrate, a polyatomic ion made up of nitrogen and oxygen.
Chemical Formula: Mg(NO₃)₂
CAS Number: 13446-18-9
Grade: ACS
Appearance: White, hygroscopic crystalline solid.
Uses:
Desiccant: It can be used as a drying agent due to its hygroscopic properties.
Concrete Accelerator: Component in construction to speed up the setting and hardening of concrete.
Pyrotechnics: Limitedly, used in specific formulations for green-colored flames.
Industries and Common Applications:
Laboratory research: Used in specific experiments and preparations due to its unique properties.
Textile industry: Generally, used for dyeing and other textile processing applications.
Chemical Industry: It acts as a catalyst for Biodiesel Production.