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Magnesium carbonate

Magnesium carbonate Structure
CAS No.
13717-00-5
Chemical Name:
Magnesium carbonate
Synonyms
MAGNESITE;Magnesite (Mg(CO3));giobertite;heavycp2000;MAGGRAN(R) MC;MAGNESIA 81811;MAGNESIA 81010;Magnesite dust;MAGGRAN(R) MCPLUS;MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
CBNumber:
CB3146620
Molecular Formula:
CMgO3
Molecular Weight:
84.31
MOL File:
13717-00-5.mol
Modify Date:
2024/5/29 16:45:47

Magnesium carbonate Properties

Melting point 2200 °C
Density 3.001 g/cm3
storage temp. Hygroscopic, Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere
form Solid
color White to Off-White
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) pKsp: 5.17
Stability Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference 13717-00-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Magnesite (13717-00-5)

Magnesium carbonate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Magnesium carbonate has the molecular formula of MgCO3 and the molecular weight of 84.3145 g/mol.For the most part,Mg2+ forms several hydrated and basic carbonates that are stable and occur in nature.
The calcite structure of magnesium carbonate has the form wherein Mg2+ is surrounded by six O2- atoms. The dihydrate composition has a triclinic structure, while the trihydrate has a monoclinic structure. References to “light” and “heavy” magnesium carbonates actually refer to the magnesium hydroxycarbonates. A space-filling structure of the anhydrous salt is seen in the above diagram where the triangular CO3 2- groups are clearly visible.

Chemical Properties

Light, bulky, white powder. Soluble in acids; very slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. Noncombustible.

Uses

Magnesium Carbonate is an anticaking agent and general purpose food additive. it is practically insoluble in water but is more soluble in water containing carbon dioxide. it imparts a slightly alkaline reaction to the water. it is used as an alkali in sour cream, butter, and canned peas. it is used as an anticaking agent in table salt and dry mixes. it assists in providing clarity in algin gels and functions as a filler in dental impression materials.

Definition

The term magnesium carbonate is generally reserved for the synthetic, pure variety. The naturally occurring material is called magnesite.

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