... 05, melting point 114.5 °C. Heating Cupric nitrate decomposition at 170 °C ,insoluble basic salt Cu ... and ethanol, the acidic aqueous solution, easy to absorb. Cupric nitrate is a strong oxidant, with carbon powder, ... can cause a fire and explosion.Use: Cupric nitrate used as a catalyst, oxidizer, activating agent ... % ≤0.10.2AppearanceBlue crystalBlue crystal high purity----99%cupric nitrate trihydrate