Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate is a magnesium salt and a hydrate. Manesium is a secondary micronutrient. Magnesium is important in protein synthesis and enzyme processes, and it helps plants to absorb and use phosphorous and nitrogen.
- Other Names
- Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, magnesium sulgate, bittersalz, sulfuricacid magnesium salt (1:1)
- Chemical Formula
- MgSO4.7H2O
- CAS No
- 10034-99-8
- Molar Mass
- 246.46 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Purity ( As MgSO4.7H2O) | 99 % - min |
| Magnesium Sulphate As MgSO4 | 48.5 % - min |
| Magnesium as Mg | 9.6 % - min |
| Sulphate Of K And Ca | 0.1 % - max |
| Chlorides of K And Ca | 0.1 % - max |
| Chlorides of Cl | 300 ppm - max |
| Calcium As Ca | 300 ppm - max |
Applications:
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate is primarily intended for use in bottled water products as a flavour enhancer.
It is used as a nutrient in salt replaces, carbonated diet drink beverages, sports drinks and enhanced water beverages and as a fermentation aid in the production of beer and melt beverages.
Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate can be applied dry to soil, dissolved in ydroponic nutrient solutions. It can be incorporated into fertilizer blends.
It Is used as a brewing salt in making beer.
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