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Magnesium chloride

powder, <200 μm

Synonym(s):

Magnogene

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Linear Formula:
MgCl2
CAS Number:
7786-30-3
Molecular Weight:
95.21
EC Number:
232-094-6
MDL number:
MFCD00011106
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24852507
NACRES:
NA.23
grade:
for analytical purposes
form:
powder
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grade

for analytical purposes

form

powder

concentration

24.9-26.2% Mg (EDTA titration)

impurities

<5%

particle size

<200 μm

mp

714 °C (lit.)

density

2.32 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl[Mg]Cl

InChI

1S/2ClH.Mg/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2

InChI key

TWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Also known as chloromagnestite, magnesium chloride is a colorless crystalline solid. It is very hygroscopic in nature. It is soluble in water and alcohol. It can be prepared either by heating hydrated magnesium chloride in the presence of hydrogel chloride or by directly heating magnesium ammonium chloride. Anhydrous magnesium chloride crystallizes from magnesium chloride hexahydrate as leaflets. It is electrically conductive. The crystal structure of MgCl2 is layer like. The structure is cubic close packing with alternate layers of octahedral holes occupied by Mg2+ ions.

Application

Used in salt baths, to maintain humidity, for the synthesis of poly (vinylpyrrolidone) and cellulose acetate nanofibres.[1] It may have general applications in ceramic and textile industries.

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Determination of Water Content in Magnesium chloride Using Karl Fischer Titration

Accurately measure the moisture content in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) through Karl Fischer titration, using both Volumetric and Coulometric methods.

Determination of Water Content in Magnesium chloride Using Karl Fischer Titration

Accurately measure the moisture content in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) through Karl Fischer titration, using both Volumetric and Coulometric methods.

Determination of Water Content in Magnesium chloride Using Karl Fischer Titration

Accurately measure the moisture content in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) through Karl Fischer titration, using both Volumetric and Coulometric methods.

Determination of Water Content in Magnesium chloride Using Karl Fischer Titration

Accurately measure the moisture content in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) through Karl Fischer titration, using both Volumetric and Coulometric methods.

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