Magnesium nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt of magnesium with the chemical formula Mg(NO3)2.It is also called Magnesium dinitrate or Magniosan or Nitromagnesite (hexahydrate).

Magnesium nitrate appears as colorless, crystalline or granular solid in its pure form. It is odorless and highly water-soluble, making it suitable for various aqueous applications. When heated, magnesium nitrate undergoes decomposition, emitting toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides.

• Properties of Magnesium nitrate – Mg(NO3)2

Magnesium nitrate : Mg(NO3)2

Molecular weight of Mg(NO3)2 : 148.32 g/mol (anhydrous)

Density of Magnesium nitrate : 2.3 g/cm3 (anhydrous)

Melting point of Magnesium nitrate : 129 °C

Boiling point of Magnesium nitrate : 330 °C

• Uses

Magnesium nitrate is used as a dehydrating agent to prepare concentrated nitric acid.

Used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals.

Used as a desensitizer for lithographic plates.

Used to manufacture ammonium nitrate.

Used in the purification of nitric acid.

Used in industries as a viscosity adjuster.

Used in the manufacturing of agricultural products.

Used in the making of toner, and colourant products.

Used in the process is mining.