CAS1309-48-4
FormulaMgO
SynonymMagnesium Oxide, Magnesium oxide (MgO), Magnesium oxide (CI 77711)
Density3.65-3.75
Very Solublein water
Melting Point2800 c
Calcium as CaO0.45% max
Silicon as SiO20.04% max
Aluminum as Al2O30.03% max
Chloride as Cl0.25% max
Sulphate as SO40.25% max
Potassium as K0.04% max
Loss on Ignition7.0% max
Surface area (BET)70 - 120 m2/g
Particle Size: Passes 325 mesh (wet Sieve)99.0% min
Magnesium Oxide as MgO (by difference)99.0% min
Iron as Fe2O30.03% max
Sodium as Na0.04% max
Insolubilityin alcohol
Odorwh. powd. or cryst., odorless
Molecular weight40.31
Solubilitydil. acids, ammonium salt solns.
Boiling Point3600 c