Magnesium Oxide Light, USP
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Product Description
Product
Magnesium Oxide Light, USP
CAS
1309-48-4
Formula
MgO
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Density
3.65-3.75
Very Soluble
in water
Appearance
Clean, White Powder
Specific gravity
3.46
Arsenic
< 3 ppm
Free Alkali
2.0 ml H2SO4/gm
Particle Size
99% Min through 325 Mesh
Loose Density (lbs./ft 3)
12 -19
Chlorides
< 0.1%
Soluble Salts
< 1.0%
Iron
< 0.05%
MgO
96% - 100.5%
Sulfates
< 0.75%
Heavy Metals
< 30 ppm
Acid Insoluble matter
< 0.1%
Calcium Oxide
< 1.0 %
Loss on ignition, USP<733>
< 10.0%
Pounds / Solid gallons
28.82
One Pound Bulks, (gallons)
0.0347
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
For use in the manufacture of antacid preparations and mineral supplements and in the production of pharmaceutical grade magnesium derivatives. Low bulk density.
Also see the many varieties of Magnesium Hydroxide for use in antacid formulations
Use: ABSORBENT, BUFFERING, OPACIFYING
Class
Industry
Functions
Magnesium Oxide Light, USP
Product Description
Product
Magnesium Oxide Light, USP
CAS
1309-48-4
Formula
MgO
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Density
3.65-3.75
Very Soluble
in water
Appearance
Clean, White Powder
Specific gravity
3.46
Arsenic
< 3 ppm
Free Alkali
2.0 ml H2SO4/gm
Particle Size
99% Min through 325 Mesh
Loose Density (lbs./ft 3)
12 -19
Chlorides
< 0.1%
Soluble Salts
< 1.0%
Iron
< 0.05%
MgO
96% - 100.5%
Sulfates
< 0.75%
Heavy Metals
< 30 ppm
Acid Insoluble matter
< 0.1%
Calcium Oxide
< 1.0 %
Loss on ignition, USP<733>
< 10.0%
Pounds / Solid gallons
28.82
One Pound Bulks, (gallons)
0.0347
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
For use in the manufacture of antacid preparations and mineral supplements and in the production of pharmaceutical grade magnesium derivatives. Low bulk density.
Also see the many varieties of Magnesium Hydroxide for use in antacid formulations
Use: ABSORBENT, BUFFERING, OPACIFYING
Class
Industry
Functions
