Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. Magnesium Hydroxide is a common antacid drug that is used antioxidant; Magnesium Hydroxide has a composition of Hydrated Magnesium Hydroxide contain not less than 95.0 per cent and Not more than 100.5 per cent of Mg (OH)2.

Molecular Structure:

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Nomenclature:

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• CAS No.: 1309-42-8

• Molecular Formula: Mg(OH)2

• Molecular Weight: 58.33

• Synonyms: Milk of Magnesia, Mint-O-Mag, Magnesia Maga

Physical Property:

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• Physical state: White powder, Odorless

• Melting Point: 350°C (decomposes)

• Solubility: Practically insoluble in water

• PH: 9.5 – 10.5 (5 % Aqueous solution)

Application & Use:

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Widely used as an Antacid in many Formulation. Also used as intermediate for obtaining magnesium metal, residual fuel additive, sulfite pulp, uranium processing, dentifrices, in food as alkali, drying agent, color retention agent, frozen desserts. Also widely used in Effluent Treatment Plant especially where the Effluents is very much alkaline in nature.

Shelf Life:

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Expiry:5 Years after date of manufacture.