Difference between revisions of "Magnesium chloride"

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== Risks ==
 
== Risks ==
  
Toxic by ingestion.  Skin or eye contact may cause irritation.   
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* Toxic by ingestion.   
 
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* Skin or eye contact may cause irritation.   
ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=M33500&productDescription=MAGNESIUM+CHLORIDE+ACS+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=M33500&productDescription=MAGNESIUM+CHLORIDE+ACS+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
Soluble in water and ethanol.  Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.  
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* Soluble in water and ethanol.   
 
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* Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.  
Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=saturated%20salt%20solutions saturated salt solutions])
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* Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see [saturated salt solutions])
  
 
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[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 12:37, 16 October 2022

Description

Soft deliquescent crystals that are water-soluble. In a closed environment, a saturated aqueous solution of magnesium chloride will form an equilibrium at a relative humidity level of about 34% (20C). Magnesium chloride salt is also used for fireproofing wood, treating Cotton and Wool, as well as for the manufacture of Parchment paper.

Synonyms and Related Terms

magnesium chloride hexahydrate; Magnogene

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion.
  • Skin or eye contact may cause irritation.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in water and ethanol.
  • Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.
  • Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see [saturated salt solutions])
Composition MgCl2 or MgCl2-6H2O
CAS 7786-30-3
Melting Point 712 C
Density 2.32-2.41 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 95.2
Boiling Point 1412 C

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