Magnesium Oxide is a white, odorless powder used in a variety of industries, including as a refractory material, in the production of ceramics, and as a supplement.
- Refractory Materials: Used as a heat-resistant material in furnaces and kilns.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of magnesium hydroxide and other compounds.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a supplement to provide magnesium.
- Agriculture: Applied as a fertilizer and pH stabilizer for soil.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
MgO |
| Molecular Weight |
40.30 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
2800 °C |
| Density |
3.58 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |