Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter (Norwegian Salpeter), is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2(H2O)x.
The anhydrous compound, which is rarely encountered, absorbs moisture from the air to give the tetrahydrate.
Both anhydrous and hydrated forms are colorless salts.
Calcium nitrate is mainly used as a component in fertilizers, but it has other applications.
Calcium Nitrate is free from chloride, sodium & other elements which are harmful to plants.
Calcium Nitrate fertilizer is a water-soluble that provides the plant with calcium and nitrogen. Calcium is a secondary nutrient that is critical to crop development. It is needed in large amounts by all plants for the formation of cell walls and cell membranes, and it plays a vital role in soil structure.