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NITROCALCITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nitrocalcite
1, record 1, English, nitrocalcite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wall saltpeter 1, record 1, English, wall%20saltpeter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mineral [that] occurs as an efflorescence, as on walls and in limestone caves. 1, record 1, English, - nitrocalcite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nitrocalcite
1, record 1, French, nitrocalcite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nitrate hydraté de calcium [qui] se présente en efflorescences de fines aiguilles ou en amas dans les cavités des calcaires, comme ceux du Kentucky (États-Unis). 1, record 1, French, - nitrocalcite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrocalcita
1, record 1, Spanish, nitrocalcita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- nitro cálcico 1, record 1, Spanish, nitro%20c%C3%A1lcico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nitrato de calcio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [y que] se encuentra en forma de eflorescencias blancas o grisáceas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - nitrocalcita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calcium nitrate
1, record 2, English, calcium%20nitrate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lime nitrate 2, record 2, English, lime%20nitrate
- nitrocalcite 2, record 2, English, nitrocalcite
- Norwegian saltpeter 2, record 2, English, Norwegian%20saltpeter
- lime saltpeter 2, record 2, English, lime%20saltpeter
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: White, deliquescent mass; ... Hazard: Strong oxidizer, dangerous fire risk in contact with organic materials, may explode if shocked or heated. Use: Pyrotechnics, explosives, matches, fertilizers, other nitrates ... 3, record 2, English, - calcium%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Ca(NO3)2•4H2O or Ca(NO3)2 4, record 2, English, - calcium%20nitrate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nitrate de calcium
1, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nitrate de chaux 2, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20chaux
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Ca(NO3)2•4H2O ou Ca(NO3)2 2, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20calcium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrato cálcico
1, record 2, Spanish, nitrato%20c%C3%A1lcico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido blanco, delicuescente, soluble en agua, alcohol y acetona. Oxidante; riesgo de incendio en contacto con materias orgánicas. Explosivo si se agita o calienta. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nitrato%20c%C3%A1lcico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: Ca(NO3)2•4H2O o Ca(NO3)2 3, record 2, Spanish, - nitrato%20c%C3%A1lcico
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