Magnesia alba

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Description

Common name for basic magnesium carbonate used prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called magnesia (incorrectly) and hydromagnesite. The artificially produced white powder by mixing a Magnesium sulfate solution with soda. Magnesia alba was used as pigment and as filling material for paints. It was also frequently used in medicine.

Synonyms and Related Terms

basic magnesium carbonate; magnesia; hydromagnesite; Hydromagnesit Deut.); Magnesia Alba (Deut.); Composition = 4MgCO3.Mg(OH)2.4H2O

Resources and Citations

  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985

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