Magnesium sulfite

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Description

A white crystalline powder that is used in the manufacture of paper pulp by the sulfite process. See Magnesium bisulfite.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.

Composition MgSO3-6H2O
CAS 77570-88-2
Density 1.725 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 104.37