Magnesium Oxide | 1309-48-4

Additional information

CAS ID

1309-48-4

IUPAC Name

oxomagnesium

Molecular Formula

MgO

Molecular Weight

SMILES

O=[Mg]

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

1309-48-4

IUPAC Name

oxomagnesium

Molecular Formula

MgO

Molecular Weight

SMILES

O=[Mg]

Description

14792

Synonym: magnesium oxide, magnesia, seawater magnesia, causmag, granmag, maglite, periclase, seasorb, animag

Arsenic (As)3mg/kg max. (FCC)
Formula Weight40.3
Physical FormPowder/Solid
GradeFCC/USP
Bulk DensityReport g/mL (USP)
Calcium (Ca)1.1% max. (USP)
Calcium Oxide1.5% max. (FCC)
Density3.580g/cm³
Free Alkali and Soluble Salts10mg max. (FCC)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)20μg/g max. (USP)
IdentificationPass Test (FCC), Pass Test (FCC/USP), Pass Test (USP)
Insoluble in Acid0.1% max. (FCC), 0.1% max. (FCC/USP), 0.1% max. (USP)
Iron (Fe)0.05% max. (USP)
Lead (Pb)10mg/kg max. (FCC)
Loss on Ignition10.0% max. (FCC), 10.0% max. (FCC/USP), 10.0% max. (USP)
PackagingPoly Bottle
Residual SolventsMeets Requirements (USP)
Vapor Pressure0 hPa at 20°C
Boiling Point3600°C
ColorWhite
Melting Point2800°C
pH10.3
Chemical Name or MaterialMagnesium Oxide

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