Magnesium Nitrate: Mg(NO₃)₂ • 6H₂O; mol. wt. 256.43. Anhydrous salt 57.85%, H₂O 42.15%, Mg 9.48%, MgO 15.72%, NO₃ 48.36%, N₂O₅ 42.12%.

Colorless, clear, deliquesce crystals. d. 1.464. m about 95°. Soluble in 0.8 part water; freely Soluble in alcohol. The aq. soln. is neutral.

Keep well closed.

Use: In pyrotechnics.

Grades available: Reagent, technical.