Magnesium carbonate, basic

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Description

A white friable powder that has similar properties to Magnesium carbonate.

Synonyms and Related Terms

magnesium carbonate hydroxide; magnesia alba

FTIR

Other Properties

Soluble in acids. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.

Composition	Mg(OH)2-3MgCO3-3H2O

Hazards and Safety

Nontoxic. Ingestion has a laxative effect. Noncombustible.

Authority

Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5696

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