Difference between revisions of "Magnesium chloride"
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
− | Toxic by ingestion. Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. | + | * Toxic by ingestion. |
− | + | * 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] | + | * 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. | + | * Soluble in water and ethanol. |
− | + | * Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water. | |
− | Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see [ | + | * Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see [saturated salt solutions]) |
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
− | | 712 | + | | 712 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
− | | 2.32-2.41 | + | | 2.32-2.41 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
− | | 1412 | + | | 1412 C |
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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 |
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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 |