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Magnesium Chloride is a hygroscopic salt commonly used in the production of magnesium metal, as a de-icer, and in the manufacture of refractory materials.
- De-icing: Used as a road de-icer in winter conditions.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of magnesium and other magnesium compounds.
- Agriculture: Used as a fertilizer to supply magnesium to crops.
- Water Treatment: Used to remove impurities in water treatment processes.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
MgCl2
Molecular Weight
95.21 g/mol
Melting Point
714 °C
Density
2.32 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
6.0 - 7.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, hygroscopic
IUPAC Name
magnesium dichloride
Молекулалык формула
MgCl2
Молекулалык салмак
95.21 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[Mg+2].[Cl-].[Cl-]
InChIKey
TWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
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