Magnesium Oxide
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Magnesium oxide (MgO), or magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium.Product Details |
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Formula: |
MgO |
CAS Number: |
1309-48-4 |
Also Known As: |
Magnesia; Calcined magnesia |
applications:
Due to its high melting point, magnesium oxide is widely used as a refractory material in the production of refractory bricks and ceramics.
It serves as a magnesium supplement in animal feed and fertilizers to correct magnesium-deficient soils, promoting plant growth.
In the pharmaceutical industry, it's used as an antacid and laxative. It also acts as a food additive, serving as an anti-caking agent and color retention agent in powdered foods.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White powder |
Boiling Point, °C |
3600 |
Density, g/cm3 |
3.6 |
Melting point, °C |
2852 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
40.30 |
Odor |
Odorless |
Purity, % |
97 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.7355 |
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