Production
The magnesium nitrate used in commerce is a man-made product. It can be synthesized in a variety of ways. The reaction between nitric acid and magnesium metal
- 2 HNO3 + Mg → Mg(NO3)2 + H2
or magnesium oxide
- 2 HNO3 + MgO → Mg(NO3)2 + H2O
results in magnesium nitrate.
Magnesium hydroxide and ammonium nitrate also react to form magnesium nitrate as ammonia is released as a by-product.
- Mg(OH)2 + 2 NH4NO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + 2 NH3 + 2 H2O
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