CAS No.: | 17968-26-2 |
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Formula: | Mgco3.H2O |
EINECS: | 208-915-9 |
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Chemical Name | Magnesium carbonate | ||||||||||||||
Molecular Formula | MgCO3·H2O | ||||||||||||||
Molecular Weight | 102 | ||||||||||||||
Features | It is white brittle lump or loose white powder . odorless, relative density: 2.2° m.p.: 350ºC. Stable in the air, almost insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol | ||||||||||||||
Quality standard | HG2790-1996 | ||||||||||||||
Use | As drier, colour fixative, antitackiness agent, bulk agent; acidity regulators. | ||||||||||||||
Packing | In plastic woven bag lined with PE bag. net wt. per bag 25kg. | ||||||||||||||
Storage & Transport | Should be stored in dry and draughty warehouse, protect against dampness, heating and toxic substances, handle with care, protect against damage to packing. | ||||||||||||||
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It is a laxative to loosen the bowels.
In addition, high purity magnesium carbonate is used as an antacid and as an additive in table salt to keep it free flowing. Magnesium carbonate can do this because it does not dissolve in water, only in acid, where it will effervesce (bubble).
The primary use of magnesium carbonate is the production of magnesium oxide by calcining. Magnesite and dolomite minerals are used to produce refractory bricks.[6] MgCO3 is also used in flooring, fireproofing, fire extinguishing compositions, cosmetics, dusting powder, and toothpaste. Other applications are as filler material, smoke suppressant in plastics, a reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber, a drying agent, and colour retention in foods.
Magnesium carbonate is used in taxidermy for whitening skulls. It can be mixed with hydrogen peroxide to create a paste, which is spread on the skull to give it a white finish.Magnesium carbonate is used as a matte white coating for projection screens.