Magnesium Nitrate

Description

1. Product Overview

Magnesium Nitrate (Mg(NO₃)₂·6H₂O) is a high-purity, water-soluble inorganic compound essential for precision agriculture and industrial catalyst applications. Its primary industrial use is as a highly efficient magnesium source in water-soluble NPK fertilizers and foliar sprays, addressing widespread magnesium deficiencies in crops to optimize yield and quality. The key value proposition is superior nutrient bioavailability combined with low biuret and heavy metal content, enabling agronomic precision. Strategically, it is critical for global food security and sustainable fertilizer blending, as magnesium demand rises with intensification of high-value horticulture and controlled-environment agriculture.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Magnesium Nitrate hexahydrate (Mg(NO₃)₂·6H₂O) – Molecular weight 256.41 g/mol

• Purity level: 98–99% minimum (industrial/agricultural grade); 99.9% available for technical applications

• Physical characteristics: White, hygroscopic crystalline granules; free-flowing with anti-caking treatment; bulk density ~0.85–1.05 g/cm³; 100% water-soluble

• Packaging options: 25 kg HDPE laminated PP bags; 500 kg FIBC bulk bags; 1,000 kg jumbo bags; customized moisture-barrier liners for tropical shipments

• Shelf life: 24 months in original unopened packaging under dry, ventilated storage (<35°C, <70% RH)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Precision agriculture, greenhouse horticulture, specialty fertilizers, wastewater treatment, and catalyst manufacturing

• Operational use cases:

  • Fertigation & foliar sprays: Supplies 9.5% MgO + 10.8% N (nitrate form) for rapid chlorophyll synthesis and enzyme activation in fruit trees, vegetables, and turf

  • Water-soluble NPK blends: Preferred over magnesium sulfate due to higher solubility (no clogging in drip irrigation) and faster root uptake

  • Industrial catalysts: Precursor for mixed-metal oxide catalysts in petrochemical dehydrogenation

• Why better than alternatives: Zero chloride vs. magnesium chloride (avoids leaf burn); 30% higher water solubility than magnesium sulfate at 20°C; nitrate form enhances nitrogen uptake synergy. Efficiency gains: 15–20% higher magnesium absorption in trials compared to oxides or sulfates.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production with SGS/Intertek batch-testing; <5 ppm cadmium, <10 ppm lead, <2 ppm arsenic

• Supply reliability: Multi-continent sourcing (China, Europe, Middle East) with redundant production lines; 24/7 logistics control tower

• Logistics capability: Direct container loading from 8 regional warehouses (Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore, Jebel Ali, Shanghai, Santos, Durban, Antwerp)

• Price competitiveness: Long-term mining partnerships allow 8–12% lower TCO vs. spot market; fixed pricing bands for 6–12 month contracts

• Sustainability benefits: 100% recyclable packaging; nitrate runoff mitigation protocols; carbon-neutral shipping option available via verified offsets

• Technical support: Free compatibility testing with client’s existing NPK formulations; SDS, TDS, and fertilizer blending guide provided

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 27 MT per 20-ft standard container (palletted – 20 pallets of 1.35 MT each); 25 MT per 20-ft container (jumbo bags)