Magnesium Carbonate

Synonym(s)

: Mangesite, carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1)

Mol. Formula

: MgCO3

EC / List no.

: 208-915-9

CAS no.

: 546-93-0

Molecular weight

: 84,31

Magnesium carbonate is a salt of magnesium. Its hydrated forms, particularly di-, tri- and tetrahydrates, occur as minerals. It acts as antacid and fertilizer. Magnesium salt is a carbonate salt and a one-carbon compound.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, cosmetics and personal care products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, finger paints and adsorbents.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners, coolants in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Magnesite appears as a white, yellowish, greyish, white or brown crystalline solid or crystalline powder.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	450
Density	g/cm3	2.04	20 °C
Solubility	mg/ L	110	20 °C, Soluble with water