Calcium Ammonium Nitrate - CAN

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Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is a water-soluble fertilizer that provides plants with nitrogen, calcium, and other nutrients. It's also known as nitro-limestone or nitrochalk.

Product Details

Formula:

CaH4N2O3

CAS Number:

15245-12-2

Also Known As:

Nitric acid, ammonium calcium salt

applications:

Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is made by combining ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate. It's usually granular in form, with particles ranging from 1 to 5 mm in size. CAN is suitable for all types of soil and crops, and can be used as a main fertilizer or for top dressing. It's most effective in acidic, sodic, or light granulometric soils.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White granular solid

Boiling Point, °C

>300

Density, g/cm3

1.12

Melting point, °C

117

Molecular weight, g/mol

244.13

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

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We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Calcium Ammonium Nitrate supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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