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Magnesium Oxide

CAS #: 1309-48-4
Linear Formula:
MgO
MDL Number
MFCD00011109
EC No.:
215-171-9

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Magnesium Oxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula MgO
Molecular Weight 40.3
Appearance White Powder
Melting Point 2,852° C (5,166° F)
Boiling Point 3,600° C (6,512° F)
Density 3.58 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 39.98
Monoisotopic Mass 39.98

Magnesium Oxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
Precautionary Statements N/A
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes N/A
Safety Statements N/A
RTECS Number OM3850000
Transport Information NONH
WGK Germany 1

About Magnesium Oxide

High Purity Magnesium Oxide PowderMagnesium Oxide is a highly insoluble thermally stable Magnesium source suitable for glass, optic and ceramic applications. Magnesium oxide is a hygroscopic white powder that forms magnesium hydroxide in the presence of water, it was historically known as magnesia alba (white mineral from Magnesia). Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathode of solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. They are compounds containing at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable making them useful in ceramic structures as simple as producing clay bowls to advanced electronics and in light weight structural components in aerospace and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells in which they exhibit ionic conductivity. Metal oxide compounds are basic anhydrides and can therefore react with acids and with strong reducing agents in redox reactions. Magnesium Oxide is also available in pellets, pieces, powder, sputtering targets, tablets, and nanopowder (from American Elements' nanoscale production facilities). Magnesium Oxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity, high purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available.

Synonyms

Magnesia, Dead burnt magnesite, Deadburned magnesia, Periclase, Oxymagnesium, Light magnesia, Marmag, Causmag, Granmag, Maglite, Magox, BayMag, Calcined magnesia, Seasorb, Animag, Magcal, Heavy magnesia, Calcined brucite, Ketomagnesium, Sinter A, Sinter B, Sinter C, Sinter D, MagCast A, Tanma, B/C powder, Electrofused magnesia, electro-fused magnesia, DENMAG

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula MgO
Pubchem CID 14792
MDL Number MFCD00011109
EC No. 215-171-9
IUPAC Name oxomagnesium
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES O=[Mg]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Mg.O
InchI Key CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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

Magnesium Bohr ModelSee 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. Elemental MagnesiumIn 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.