Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)-Powder

Characteristic




Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia, as well as laxatives.




Chemical formula:Mg(OH)2

Molar mass:58.3197 g/mol

Appearance:White solid

Odor:Odorless

Density:2.3446 g/cm3

Melting point:350 °C (662 °F; 623 K) decomposes

Solubility in water:0.00064 g/100 mL (25 °C); 0.004 g/100 mL (100 °C)

Solubility product (Ksp):5.61×10−12

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−22.1·10−6 cm3/mol

Refractive index (nD):1.559

Crystal structure:Hexagonal




Application




It is employed as an additive in certain refractories. It is applied as a non-hazardous alkali in neutralizing acidic wastewater. It is also used in making artificial reefs. It widely used in milk of magnesia antacids and laxatives. Also works as an antiperspirant.