Magnesium Nitrate is an inorganic magnesium salt with the magnesium nitrate formula Mg(NO₃)₂. It occurs as a white crystalline solid that dissolves readily in water and readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere because of its hygroscopic nature. The compound is generally prepared by reacting nitric acid with magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide. When heated, magnesium nitrate decomposes to release nitrogen oxides. These properties make it an important compound for agricultural, chemical and industrial applications.
CAS No.: 10377-60-3Â
Synonyms: Magnesium dinitrate, Nitric acid magnesium salt.Â
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Mg(NO3)2 |
| IUPAC Name | magnesium dinitrate |
| Molecular weight | 148.32 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 2.3 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White or colorless |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 298-303 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 621 °C) |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Hazard Statements : | H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 : Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. |
Magnesium Nitrate is an inorganic magnesium salt with the magnesium nitrate formula Mg(NO₃)₂. It occurs as a white crystalline solid that dissolves readily in water and readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere because of its hygroscopic nature. The compound is generally prepared by reacting nitric acid with magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide. When heated, magnesium nitrate decomposes to release nitrogen oxides. These properties make it an important compound for agricultural, chemical and industrial applications.
CAS No.: 10377-60-3Â
Synonyms: Magnesium dinitrate, Nitric acid magnesium salt.Â
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Mg(NO3)2 |
| IUPAC Name | magnesium dinitrate |
| Molecular weight | 148.32 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 2.3 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White or colorless |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 298-303 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 621 °C) |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Pictograms : | |
| Hazard Statements : | H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 : Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. |
Magnesium nitrate is primarily used as a highly soluble fertilizer that supplies essential magnesium and nitrogen to crops. It is also used in ceramics, printing, chemical manufacturing and selected pyrotechnic formulations.
Magnesium nitrate is generally prepared by reacting nitric acid with magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide.
Magnesium nitrate and magnesium glycinate are completely different chemical compounds. Magnesium nitrate is an inorganic magnesium salt mainly used in agriculture and industrial applications, while magnesium glycinate is an organic magnesium compound widely used as a dietary supplement.Â
