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CAS Number 23389-33-5
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Linear Formula MgCO3 ·
x H2O
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Molecular Weight 84.31 (anhydrous
basis)
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MDL number MFCD00151022
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PubChem Substance ID 329818043
Magnesium carbonate, MgCO3 (archaic name magnesia alba), is an inorganic salt that is a
white solid. Several hydrated and basic forms of magnesium carbonate also exist as minerals.
Detailed description
Uses
The primary use of magnesium carbonate is the
production of magnesium oxide by calcining.
Magnesite and dolomite minerals are used to produce
refractory bricks.[5] MgCO3 is also used in flooring,
fireproofing, fire extinguishing compositions, cosmetics, dusting powder, and
toothpaste. Other applications are as filler material, smoke suppressant in
plastics, a reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber, a drying
agent, a laxative to loosen the bowels, and color retention in foods. In
addition, high purity magnesium carbonate is used as antacid and as an additive
in table salt to keep it free flowing.
Because of its water-insoluble, hygroscopic properties MgCO3 was first added to salt in 1911 to
make the salt flow more freely. The Morton Salt company adopted the
slogan "When it rains it pours" in reference to the fact that its
MgCO3-containing salt would not stick together in humid weather.[11] Magnesium carbonate,
most often referred to as 'chalk', is used as a drying agent for hands in rock climbing, gymnastics, and weight lifting.
As a food additive magnesium carbonate is known as
E504, for which the only known side effect is that it may work as a laxative in high
concentrations.[12]
Magnesium carbonate is also used in taxidermy for
whitening skulls. It can be mixed with hydrogen peroxide to create a paste,
which is then spread on the skull to give it a white finish.
As a matte white coating for projection screens.
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