Magnesium nitrate 6AQ
General Product Information
| Article | Magnesium nitrate 6AQ |
| Synonyms | Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate, Nitromagnesite |
| CAS No. | 13446-18-9 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 233-826-7 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 28342980 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate is a white, crystalline salt belonging to the group of inorganic nitrates. It is the hexahydrate of magnesium nitrate and is known for its high solubility in water and strong Hygroscopic properties. The product provides important nutrients, namely magnesium and nitrogen, which are essential for plant growth. Magnesium nitrate is widely used as a fertilizer and as a raw material in various industrial applications.
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: Yes.
- Color: White.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | Mg(NO3)2-6H2O |
| Molar Weight | 256.4 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 89 °C |
| Boiling Point | 147 °C |
| Density | Approx. 1.46 g/cm³. |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | 4.5 – 7.0 (at 5% solution) |
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Magnesium nitrate
Applications
Magnesium nitrate 6AQ is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Chemical Industry
The product serves as a reagent in various chemical syntheses and analytical Applications, such as catalysts and laboratory reagents.
2. Agriculture
Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate is mainly used as a water-soluble fertilizer, providing both magnesium and nitrogen. It is suitable for hydroponics, foliar spraying and irrigation in greenhouses and open fields.
3. Energy Storage
Through the water of crystallization, magnesium nitrate hexahydrate can absorb and release heat, which makes it interesting as a latent heat storage material in thermal storage technologies.
4. Other Applications
It is also used in pyrotechnics, as an additive in cooling water treatment and for corrosion protection in industrial processes.