Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) : Fast Nitrogen Supply with Essential Calcium Support

Chemical Formula: 5Ca(NO₃)₂·NH₄NO₃·10H₂O

CAS No.: 15245-12-2

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is a highly water-soluble nitrogen-calcium fertilizer. It provides nitrogen in both nitrate and ammonium forms, ensuring both rapid and sustained nutrient availability. Its calcium content supports stronger cell walls, improved fruit quality, better stress resistance, and healthier crop growth.

Key Chemical Properties

Property	Details
Chemical Formula	5Ca(NO₃)₂·NH₄NO₃·10H₂O
CAS No.	15245-12-2
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline / granular solid
Solubility	Highly soluble in water
Hygroscopicity	Hygroscopic; should be protected from moisture
pH	Slightly acidic in aqueous solution
Stability	Stable under normal storage conditions; avoid heat, moisture, acids, and incompatible materials

Product Specification

Our product fully complies with the required standard and is qualified according to NY/T 2269-2020.

Item	Unit	Specification
Appearance	—	White Granular
Total Nitrogen	w/%	≥15.5
Nitrate Nitrogen	w/%	≥14.4
Ammonium Nitrogen	w/%	≥1.1
Ionic Calcium	w/%	≥18.5
Water-Insoluble Matter	w/%	≤0.1
pH Value	—	4.8–5.2

Agricultural Applications

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is widely used in field crops, vegetables, fruit trees, greenhouse crops, and fertigation systems.

It offers several key agronomic benefits:

• Provides fast-acting nitrate nitrogen and longer-lasting ammonium nitrogen.

• Supplies readily available calcium for improved crop quality and stronger plant structure.

• Supports fruit firmness, root development, and stress resistance.

• Suitable for drip irrigation, spray irrigation, fertigation, and hydroponic systems.

• Less acidifying than many conventional nitrogen fertilizers, making it suitable for a wide range of soil conditions.

Usage Methods

Direct Soil ApplicationUsed as a base fertilizer or top dressing for grains, fruits, vegetables, and cash crops.

FertigationFully soluble in water and suitable for integrated water-fertilizer systems, especially in greenhouses and high-value crop production.

Foliar ApplicationCan be applied as a diluted foliar spray to quickly supplement calcium and nitrogen during key growth stages.

Recommended Dosage

Actual dosage should be adjusted according to soil fertility, crop type, growth stage, and local agronomic practices.

Application	Recommended Rate
Field crops	10–20 kg/acre
Fruit trees and cash crops	20–40 kg/acre, applied in several stages
Vegetables	10–30 kg/acre, preferably through fertigation
Foliar spray	0.5%–1.0% solution, applied every 7–10 days if needed

Precautions

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

• Keep away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and incompatible materials.

• Avoid application under high temperatures or strong sunlight.

• Do not mix directly with strongly acidic or strongly alkaline fertilizers.

• Avoid excessive application to prevent salt accumulation or nutrient imbalance.

• Follow local regulations and professional agronomic guidance during use.

Key Regional Markets

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is widely used in agricultural markets across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, including China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina.

Summary

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is an efficient and versatile nitrogen-calcium fertilizer. By supplying both nitrate and ammonium nitrogen together with available calcium, it supports rapid nutrient uptake, sustained plant growth, stronger crop structure, and improved yield quality. Its high water solubility makes it particularly suitable for modern fertigation, greenhouse cultivation, and intensive agricultural production systems.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) : Fast Nitrogen Supply with Essential Calcium Support