529699
Magnesium oxide
≥99.99% trace metals basis
Sustainability features
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Linear Formula:
MgO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
40.30
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Number:
215-171-9
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
≥99.99% trace metals basis
form
powder
composition
MgO
reaction suitability
core: magnesium
sustainability
Sustainability features
mp
2852 °C (lit.)
application(s)
battery manufacturing
glass & ceramic
photonic precursors
SMILES string
O=[Mg]
InChI
1S/Mg.O
InChI key
CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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.
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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.
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Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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