Calcium Nitrate is mainly used as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture and is produced in granulated form. It is also used in wastewater pre-conditioning for odor emission prevention, and in set accelerating concrete admixtures. The dissolution of anhydrous calcium nitrate is highly endothermic.
At this dosage, calcium nitrite also acts as a setting and hardening accelerator. In the case of repair works where a layer of about 100 mm.
Calcium nitrate has been investigated as an agent to control sulfide generation by sulfate reducing bacteria in oily, waste water environments.It is used in such industrial processes as the manufacture of fertilizers, matches, and radio tubes.