Nitrate

Lead(II) nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Pb(NO3)2. It commonly occurs as a colourless crystal or white powder and, unlike most other lead(II) salts, is soluble in water.

Lithium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula LiNO3. This deliquescent colourless salt is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of red-colored fireworks and flares.

Magnesium nitrate is a hygroscopic salt with the formula Mg(NO3)2. In air, it quickly forms the hexahydrate with the formula Mg(NO3)2·6H2O (and molar weight of 256.41 g/mol). It is very soluble in both water and ethanol.

Mercury(ii) nitrate is a toxic colorless or white soluble crystalline compound of mercury. It was also used to treat fur to make felt until the practice was banned in december 1941 by the united states public health service.