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Calcium nitrate

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_nitrate)

Calcium nitrate is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2. This colourless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as a tetrahydrate. It is mainly used as a component in fertilizers but is found other applications. (Wikipedia)

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Nitrates
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Ca(NO3)2

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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