Magnesium Sulfate is a white, crystalline salt commonly used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment applications.
- Agriculture: Used as a fertilizer to supply magnesium to plants.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a laxative and in magnesium supplements.
- Water Treatment: Applied in water softening and wastewater treatment.
- Cosmetics: Used in bath salts and in personal care products.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
MgSO4 |
| Molecular Weight |
120.37 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
1124 °C |
| Density |
1.68 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water
|
| pH (1% solution) |
6.0 - 7.0 |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |