Magnesium Hydroxide is a white powder or slurry used as a flame retardant and neutralising agent.
- Plastics & Cables: Halogen-free flame retardant.
- Wastewater Treatment: pH neutralisation and heavy metal removal.
- Pharmaceuticals: Antacid and laxative.
- Flue Gas: SO2 scrubbing agent.
| Appearance | White amorphous powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | Mg(OH)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.32 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 350 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 2.36 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water and ethanol |
| IUPAC Name | magnesium dihydroxide |
| Molecular Formula | Mg(OH)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.32 g/mol |
