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Magnesium nitrate is a salt made of magnesium and nitrate ions. It is made when nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with basic magnesium compounds like magnesium hydroxide or magnesium carbonate. The chemical formula is Mg(NO3)2. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and ammonia. It usually exists as hexahydrate when hydrated.