Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide is a white powder, normally hygroscopic in nature. It is soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions.
- Other Names
- Magnesia, periclase, Maglite, Seasorb, Oxymag, Light magnesia, Magcal
- Chemical Formula
- MgO
- CAS No
- 1309-48-4
- Molar Mass
- 40.304 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Purity (As MgO) | 85 - 90% |
| Mg Content | 51 % - min |
| Loss On Ignition | 1.5 % - max |
| Iron Oxide | 0.4 % - max |
| Silica Content | 10 - 12 % - max |
| Particle Size | 200 mesh |
Applications:
Magnesium oxide is used in the manufacture of fire bricks, magnesia cements, crucibles and boiler scale compounds. It is also used in ceramic industries.
It is a component of animal feeds, fertilizers, petroleum additives and electrical heating rods.
It is widely used in wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, air emissions treatment and waste treatment for its acid buffering capacity and high effectiveness in stabilizing dissolved heavy metal species.
In medical science, magnesium oxide is used for relief of heartburn and stomach, as an antacid, magnesium supplement ant as a shot term laxative.
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