Magnesium carbonate
meets USP testing specifications
Reagent
Code: #208194
Alias
Magnesium carbonate hydrate; Magnesium carbonate hydrate
CAS Number
23389-33-5
science Other reagents with same CAS 23389-33-5
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Molecular Information
Weight
84.31 (anhydrous basis) g/mol
Formula
MgCO₃ · x H₂O
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Registry Numbers
MDL Number
MFCD00151022
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Storage & Handling
Storage
Room temperature
description Product Description
- Used as a drying agent in sports (gymnastics, rock climbing) to improve grip by absorbing sweat.
- Commonly added to table salt to prevent caking and ensure free-flowing texture.
- Serves as an antacid in medicines to relieve heartburn and indigestion, and as an additive in pharmaceuticals and food products for moisture absorption or improved flow in tablets.
- Used in construction materials and ceramics as a fire retardant, smoke suppressant, and to control foaming and shrinkage during firing, enhancing heat resistance in refractory materials for furnace linings.
- Applied in cosmetics and powders for its absorbent and bulking properties, helping to absorb oil and provide a smooth texture, such as in baby powder or foundation.
- Utilized in agriculture to correct magnesium deficiency in soils.
- Acts as a filler in the production of plastics and rubber to increase volume and improve properties like strength and heat resistance.
- Employed in wastewater treatment to adjust pH and absorb certain heavy metals.
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