What is Magnesium chloride CAS 7786-30-3?
Magnesium chloride CAS 7786-30-3 is a colorless, odorless inorganic salt with the chemical formula MgCl2, commonly supplied as an anhydrous powder. It is highly soluble in water and serves as a versatile magnesium source in industrial applications, chemical synthesis, laboratory reagents, and research. It is also used in materials science, fluid formulations, and as an electrolyte component in various processes.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless powder |
| Melting Point |
714 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
1412 °C/1 atm (lit.) |
| Density |
2.32 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| pH |
5.0–7.5 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O) |
| Storage conditions |
Store at 2–8 °C in a cool, dry place |
Feature
- Highly Soluble Inorganic Salt – Magnesium chloride dissolves readily in water, making it an effective source of magnesium ions in chemical and industrial formulations.
- Stable Crystalline Powder – Provided as a colorless, odorless powder with well-defined physical properties for handling and storage.
- Essential Magnesium Source – Used as a reactant and magnesium supplier in synthesis, reagent preparation, and electrolyte systems.
- Wide Application Utility – Supports uses across materials science, industrial processes, and laboratory research.
Application
- Chemical Synthesis & Research – Used as a standard reagent and magnesium source in organic and inorganic synthesis.
- Industrial & Materials Processes – Applied in coatings, cement additives, dust control solutions, and fluid systems requiring magnesium compounds.
- Analytical & Laboratory Use – Employed as a salt reagent, ionic standard, and electrolyte in analytical chemistry.
- Education & Scientific Study – Used in academic and industrial labs for teaching and research applications involving magnesium chemistry.
Packaging
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