Magnesium hydroxide
CAS Number1309-42-8
FormulaMg(OH)2
Mol. Weight58.32 g/mol
Magnesium hydroxide
What is Magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium hydroxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1309-42-8 and molecular formula Mg(OH)2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
Mg(OH)2
Molecular Weight
58.32 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥95%
Impurities
≤0.01% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter
Solubility
5 M HCl: soluble0.1 M, clear, yellow
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
350 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.5%
Cation Traces
Al: ≤0.02%
Ca: ≤0.7%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.02%
K: ≤0.005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.05%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.001%
EC Number
215-170-3
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