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Magnesium hydroxide, 95-100.5%
Description
It is employed as an additive in certain refractories. It is applied as a non-hazardous alkali in neutralizing acidic wastewater. It is also used in making artificial reefs. It widely used in milk of magnesia antacids and laxatives. Also works as an antiperspirant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 360°dec |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 95-100.5% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute acids. Slightly soluble in water. |
| IUPAC Name | magnesium(2+) dihydroxide |
| Formula Weight | 58.33 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
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