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Linear Formula:
MgCl2 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
203.30
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
Form:
crystalline
Solubility:
ethanol: slightly soluble(lit.)
Quality Level
Assay
99.995% trace metals basis
form
crystalline
reaction suitability
core: magnesium
impurities
≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis
solubility
ethanol: slightly soluble(lit.)
SMILES string
O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Mg]Cl
InChI
1S/2ClH.Mg.6H2O/h2*1H;;6*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;;/p-2
InChI key
DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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General description
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is a highly water soluble crystalline solid widely used in nanomaterial synthesis and thermal energy storage.
Application
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate can be used:
- As a precursor to synthesize magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles for flame retardant applications.
- As magnesium source to prepare hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for biomedical application.
- To fabricate phase change materials for passive thermal control of lithium-ion batteries.
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
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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