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Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide

Description Very fine, light white powder, odourless. 15 gm occupies a volume of about 150 ml.
Solubility Practically insoluble in water and ethanol (95%). It dissolves in dilute acids with at most slight effervescence.
Arsenic Not more than 4 ppm
Heavy Metals Not more than 30 ppm
Chloride Not more than 0.125%
Sulphate Not more than 0.1%
Sulphate Not more than 1.0%
Calcium Not more than 1.5%
Iron Not more than 0.1%
Soluble Substances Not more than 2.0%
Substance Insoluble in Acetic Acid Not more than 0.1%
Loss on Ignition Not more than 8%
Standards / Assay Light Magnesium Oxide contains not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5%.

Magnesium Oxide White Powder finds application in rubber,ceramics and glass industries. Odorless, with a slight effervescence, this chemical is also used as a binding agent, antacid and in nutritional products along with vitamins & minerals.