Magnesium Peroxide
Product Description
Magnesium peroxide is a substance that releases oxygen slowly when it reacts with water. It's used across various industries, mainly for its oxidizing properties.
Product:
Magnesium Peroxide
CAS:
1335-26-8
Synonym:
Magnesium dioxide; Magnesium bioxide
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Density
3 g/cm3
Melting point
100 °C (decomposes)
Molecular Weight
56.3
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥95%
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Magnesium Peroxide used in many
industry applications
Magnesium peroxide (MgO2) is a fine, odorless, and white powdery substance that releases oxygen slowly when it reacts with water. It's used across various industries, mainly for its oxidizing properties. Here are some of its key industrial applications:
- Environmental Remediation: It is employed for bioremediation of contaminated soils and groundwater, where its slow oxygen release stimulates aerobic bacteria to degrade pollutants.
- Wastewater Treatment: Magnesium peroxide is used in the treatment of wastewater to increase oxygen concentration, reducing odor and helping break down organic materials.
- Agriculture: As a soil amendment, it introduces oxygen into the soil, promoting root oxygenation and enhancing the growth of beneficial aerobic microorganisms.
- Aquaculture: It improves water quality in fish farms by releasing oxygen, which helps maintain an aerobic environment, reducing the need for mechanical aeration.
- Oral Care Products: Magnesium peroxide is an ingredient in some toothpaste and mouthwashes for its gentle abrasive properties and ability to release oxygen, aiding in whitening and reducing anaerobic bacteria.
- Healthcare and Cosmetics: It finds application in skincare and health products as an antiseptic and for its oxygenating properties, promoting healing and reducing bacterial growth.
- Food Processing: Used in the food industry as a bleaching agent and for its antimicrobial properties, particularly in the production of flour and cheese.
- Chemical Synthesis: Magnesium peroxide is used as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds.
- Cleaning Agents: It's included in some cleaning products and detergents for its ability to release oxygen, effectively breaking down stains, odors, and organic buildup.