- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Synonyms:
magnesite powder, (MgCO3), magnesite, magnesium carbonate, deadburned magnesite, calcined magnesite, carbonic acid, magnesium salt, carbonate magnesium, hydromagnesite, magnesium carbonate, magnesium(II) carbonate, CAS# 1309-48-4, 12440-90-3, 13717-00-5, 1784-39-0, 183480-27-5, 546-93-0, 68973-26-2, 7757-69-9, AI3-00768, Apolda, Australian magnesite, C.I. 77713, magnesium salt (xMg), Caswell No. 530, CHEBI:31793, CI 77713, DCI light magnesium carbonate, Destab, EINECS 208-915-9, EINECS 231-817-2, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 073503, Giobertite, Gold Star (carbonate), GP 20 (carbonate), HSDB 211, Hydromagnesite, Kimboshi, LS-181780, MA 70 (carbonate), Magfy, Magmaster, Magnesite (Mg(CO3)), Magnesite dust, Magnesium carbonate anhydrous, Magnesium carbonate anhydrous [USAN], MAGNESIUM CARBONATE DIHYDRATE, Magnesium(II) carbonate (1:1), Magnesiumkarbonat, MgCO3, NSC 83511, Stan-mag magnesium carbonate,
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Designations:
1) Chemical Names: Magnesium carbonate
2) Chemical Formula: MgCO3
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Description:
Magnesite occurs naturally, often with iron, manganese or other activator elements. It is formed by the alternation of ultramafic rocks through the action of water containing carbonic acid. Several large deposits are found throughout the world.
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Chemical Properties Available:
Deadburned and calcined
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Typical Physical Properties Available:
5 x 20 mesh, 12 mesh, 60 mesh, 100 mesh, and 325 mesh USS
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Nominal Physical Constants:
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Molecular Weight (g/mol.)
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40.32
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RTECS
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OM2470000
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Bulk Density (g/cm3)
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3.1 to 3.4
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MLT (°F) (Decomposes)
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662
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Fracture
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brittle - conchoidal
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Surface Area (m2/g)
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20
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Color
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white
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Mohs Hardness @20°C
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~3.5 - 5.0
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Specific Gravity (g/cc)
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3.5
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Particle Shape
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irregular
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Fusibility
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infusible
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Crystal System
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trigonal
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- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Typical Applications:
An important ore of magnesium and its salts. Used in the manufacture of basic refractories capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and for special types of cement and powders used in the paper, rubber and pharmaceutical industries.
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) Packaging:
Jars, pails, drums, multiply paper bags, bulk bags and fiberboard containers. For further information on packaging options contact READE
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:
1) Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1-202-554-1404
2) Visit the NIOSH / CDC Chemical Safety Guide for Magnesite
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) CAS Number:
Calcined Magnesite= CAS# 1309-48-4
Deadburned Magnesite= CAS# 1309-48-4
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) RTECS Number:
OM2470000
- Magnesite Powder (MgCO3) ICSC Number:
0969
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