... relative density 2.05, melting point 114.5 °C. Heating Cupric nitrate decomposition at 170 °C ,insoluble basic salt Cu (NO3) ... and ethanol, the acidic aqueous solution, easy to absorb. Cupric nitrate is a strong oxidant, with carbon powder, sulfur, or ... friction or shock, can cause a fire and explosion.Use: Cupric nitrate used as a catalyst, oxidizer, activating agent and photosensitive resistance ...