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Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate

BioUltra, ≥99.5% (KT)

Synonym(s):

Epsom salts

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Linear Formula:
MgSO4 · 7H2O
CAS Number:
10034-99-8
Molecular Weight:
246.47
EC Number:
231-298-2
MDL number:
MFCD00149785
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
eCl@ss:
38030409
PubChem Substance ID:
57651928
NACRES:
NA.26

vapor density

<0.01 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

BioUltra

Assay

≥99.5% (KT)

impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test
≤0.002% total nitrogen (N)

pH

5.0-8.0 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤5 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
K: ≤10 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤10 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

λ

1 M in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.010
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.010

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Mg.H2O4S.7H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;/p-2

InChI key

WRUGWIBCXHJTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application


  • Research on the Working Performance and the Corresponding Mechanical Strength of Polyaluminum Sulfate Early Strength Alkali-Free Liquid Accelerator Matrix Cement.: This research investigates the applications of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate in improving the performance and mechanical strength of cement used in construction (Wang et al., 2022).

Other Notes

Component of Earle′s balanced salt solution; Component of Hanks′ balanced salt solution; Component of plant cell-culture media and of culture media for microorganisms.; Purification of CAP, catabolite gene activator; In the preparation of spheroplasts from E. coli K38

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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