Magnesium Chloride Manufacturer Gujarat ,is the name for the chemical compound with the formula MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water. The hydrated magnesium chloride can be extracted from brine or sea water.
| Formula : MgCl2 | Molar mass : 95.211 g/mol |
| Melting point : 714 °C | IUPAC ID : Magnesium Chloride |
| Density : 2.32 g/cm³ | Soluble in : Water |
1) MgCl2 serves as precursor to other magnesium compounds.
MgCl2 + Ca (OH)2 -> Mg(OH)2 + CaCl2
2) Can be electrolyzed to give magnesium metal.
MgCl2 -> Mg + Cl2
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| Technical Name | Magnesium Chloride |
| Molecular Weight | 203.31 |
| Appearance | White or colorless crystalline solid |
| Assay | 98% min |
| MgCl2 | 46.5% min |
| CaCl2 | 2.2% max |
| NaCl | 0.8% max |
| KCl | 0.5% max |
| Water (K.F.) | 54% max |
| pH of 5% sol. | 5.0-7.0 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | 0.001% Max |
| Water Insoluble matters | 0.005% |