Magnesium Oxide DC Granular
Product Description
| Product | Magnesium Oxide DC Granular |
| CAS | 1309-48-4 |
| Formula | MgO |
| Synonym | Seawater magnesia, White charcoal, Magnesium oxide (MgO), Magnesium oxide (CI 77711) |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 3.65-3.75 |
| Very Soluble | in water |
| Particle Size (US Std. Sieve) | 65 - 80% through 60 Mesh |
| Free Formaldehyde % | (as 0.1 NH2SO4/g) : < 2.0 ml |
| Chlorides | (as Cl) : < 0.1 % |
| Arsenic PPM | < 3 ppm |
| Loss on ignition (550°C) | <8 % |
| Soluble Salts | < 1.0 % |
| Density (lbs/gal(US)@20°) | 0.9 - 1.2 g/cc |
| Acid Insoluble matter | < 0.1 % |
| Lead | (as Pb) : 0.3 ppm Max |
| Sensoric | White to off-white granular powder bulk |
| Calcium | (as CaO) : < 1.0 % |
| Heavy Metals, as Pb | < 20 ppm |
| MgO - Magnesium Oxide (%) | 98% - 100.5% |
| Iron | (as Fe) : < 0.05 % |
| Sulfates | (as SO4) : < 0.75 % |
| Insolubility | in alcohol |
| Melting Point | 2800 c |
| Odor | wh. powd. or cryst., odorless |
| Molecular weight | 40.31 |
| Solubility | dil. acids, ammonium salt solns. |
| Boiling Point | 3600 c |
| Notes | Uses: Refractories (steel furnace linings); polycrystalline ceramic for aircraft windshields; elec. insulations; cosmetics; inorg. rubber accelerator; paper mfg.; white color standard; reflector in optical instruments; filler/extender for paints, rubbers; thickener for polyester resins; fluoride removal in water treatment; acid neutralization; heavy metals removal; water desilication. Packaging: HA: Net 25 kg in multiwall paper bags with polyethylene inner bag. Light: Net 15 kg in multiwall paper bags with polyethylene inner bag. Use: ABSORBENT, BUFFERING, OPACIFYING |
| Class | Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Magnesium Compounds |
| Function | Catalyst, Flame Retardant |
| Industry | Industrial, Pharmaceutical |
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