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Magnesium oxide

≥99.99% trace metals basis

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Linear Formula:
MgO
CAS Number:
1309-48-4
Molecular Weight:
40.30
EC Number:
215-171-9
MDL number:
MFCD00011109
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
24877703
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder

mp

2852 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing

SMILES string

O=[Mg]

InChI

1S/Mg.O

InChI key

CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a metal oxide formed by processing magnesite. It can also be extracted from sea water. It is industrially produced by the calcination of magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide.

Application

MgO metal powder can be used for a variety of applications such as medical use, refractory materials, energy applications and in the preparation of magnesia nanoparticles.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Hydration of refractory oxides in castable bond systems?I: alumina, magnesia, and alumina-magnesia mixtures
Ahari KG, et al.
J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 22(4), 495-503 (2002)
The Chemistry and Technology of Magnesia, 210 (2006)
Magnesium oxide/water chemical heat pump to enhance energy utilization of a cogeneration system
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Magnesium oxide nanoparticles prepared by ultrasound enhanced hydrolysis of Mg-alkoxides
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