Calcium nitrate intended for hydroponics or fertigation does not contain a conditioner, or it may be sold as a clear fluid fertilizer ready for use. Agricultural Uses: ... Broadcast applications of Ca(NO3)2 are desirable in some circumstances because the risk of ammonia volatilization is eliminated with its use.

Does nitrate volatilize?

Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) should be a lower risk than urea in terms of ammonia volatilisation, because part of the compound is in the nitrate form which does not volatilise.

Does calcium nitrate explode?

Calcium Nitrate is not combustible, but it is a STRONG OXIDIZER that enhances the combustion of other substances. ... Mixtures of Calcium Nitrate with ALKYL ESTERS; PHOSPHORUS; TIN CHLORIDE; and REDUCING AGENTS (such as LITHIUM, SODIUM, ALUMINUM and their HYDRIDES) may result in fires and explosions.