Reaction #1973892
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Reaction equation
Nitric acid
calcium carbonate
→
calcium nitrate
Reactants
Reagents
None
Solvents
Conditions
Detailed conditions
See reaction.notes.procedure_details.
Procedure
Nitric acid was added to calcium carbonate in a very slow manner in increments of ml to obtain calcium nitrate and water. The mixture was then thoroughly mixed for 30 minutes for the complete conversion of calcium carbonate to calcium nitrate.