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Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate

CAS #: 14457-83-1

Linear Formula:

MgCO₃• 3H₂O

MDL Number

MFCD00151023

EC No.:

231-817-2

Chemical Structure

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Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	CH₆MgO₆
Molecular Weight	138.36
Appearance	White powder or chunks
Melting Point	165 °C
Boiling Point	N/A
Density	1.85 g/cm³
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Exact Mass	138.00148
Monoisotopic Mass	138.00148

Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
Transport Information	N/A

About Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate

High purity Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate

Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate is a water insoluble Magnesium source that can easily be converted to other Magnesium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). Carbonate compounds also give off carbon dioxide when treated with dilute acids. Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Hydrated magnesium carbonate, Nesquehonite, Non-basic magnesium carbonate, Carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1), trihydrate, 5145-46-0

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	MgCO₃• 3H₂O
Pubchem CID	3014349
MDL Number	MFCD00151023
EC No.	231-817-2
IUPAC Name	magnesium; carbonate; trihydrate
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SMILES	C(=O)([O-])[O-] .O.O.O.[Mg+2]
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/CH2O3.Mg.3H2O/c2-1(3)4;;;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;3*1H2/q;+2;;;/p-2
InchI Key	NEKPCAYWQWRBHN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Magnesium products. Magnesium (atomic symbol: Mg, atomic number: 12) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 3 element with an atomic mass of 24.3050. The number of electrons in each of Magnesium's shells is [2, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Ne] 3s². The magnesium atom has a radius of 160 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 173 pm. Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black in 1775 and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust and the fourth most common element in the earth as a whole. In its elemental form, magnesium has a shiny grey metallic appearance and is an extremely reactive. It is can be found in minerals such as brucite, carnallite, dolomite, magnesite, olivine and talc. Commercially, magnesium is primarily used in the creation of strong and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloys, which have numerous advantages in industrial applications. The name "Magnesium" originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia.