Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate 500gm
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Calcium nitrate (Ca(NOā)ā) is a chemical compound made up of calcium and nitrate ions. It typically appears as a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water.
Uses of Calcium Nitrate:
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Fertilizer: Itās widely used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer, providing plants with essential nutrients like nitrogen and calcium for healthy growth, especially in conditions where soil quality is poor.
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Concrete and Construction: Calcium nitrate is used as an admixture in concrete to control the setting time, especially in cold weather conditions. It helps prevent the formation of harmful compounds in concrete, like calcium sulfoaluminate.
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Water Treatment: It can be used in water treatment processes to help control algae growth by reducing phosphorus levels in water bodies.
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Explosives: Itās also used in the production of explosives, where it serves as an oxidizing agent.
Calcium nitrate (Ca(NOā)ā) is a chemical compound made up of calcium and nitrate ions. It typically appears as a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water.
Uses of Calcium Nitrate:
-
Fertilizer: Itās widely used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer, providing plants with essential nutrients like nitrogen and calcium for healthy growth, especially in conditions where soil quality is poor.
-
Concrete and Construction: Calcium nitrate is used as an admixture in concrete to control the setting time, especially in cold weather conditions. It helps prevent the formation of harmful compounds in concrete, like calcium sulfoaluminate.
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Water Treatment: It can be used in water treatment processes to help control algae growth by reducing phosphorus levels in water bodies.
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Explosives: Itās also used in the production of explosives, where it serves as an oxidizing agent.
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Properties
- Color: Red to purplish-red.
- Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol.
- Staining Characteristics: Stains chromatin and cytoplasmic components, providing contrast for better visualization under a microscope.
Preparation
- Ingredients:
- Carmine dye: A natural red dye extracted from the cochineal insect.
- Acetic acid: A colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent smell.
- Procedure:
- Dissolve a specific amount of carmine powder in hot distilled water.
- Add glacial acetic acid to the solution.
- Filter the mixture to remove any undissolved particles.
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