Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
Product Description
Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate is the hexahydrate form of magnesium dichloride.
Product:
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS:
7791-18-6
Synonym:
Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate; Bischofite
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White to slightly gray solid
Density
1.56 g/cm3
Melting point
117 °C
Molecular Weight
203.30
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥99%
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate used in many
industry applications
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate has various industrial and practical applications, such as:
- Dust Control and De-icing: It is used on roads for dust control in the summer and as a de-icer in the winter, reducing the freezing point of water to prevent ice formation.
- Chemical Industry: In the chemical industry, it serves as a source of magnesium for various compounds, including magnesium oxide and other magnesium salts.
- Textile Processing: It is utilized in textile processing as a fireproofing agent and in the manufacture of textiles for its hygroscopic properties.
- Food Additive: As an E-number (E511), magnesium chloride hexahydrate is used as a firming agent in the food industry.
- Wastewater Treatment: It acts as a coagulant in the treatment of wastewater, helping to remove impurities from water.
- Construction: Used in the preparation of magnesium oxychloride cement, which offers advantages like high strength and resistance to abrasion for flooring applications.
- Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics: In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a mineral supplement, and in cosmetics, as a stabilizer and bulking agent.
- Agriculture: Used as a magnesium supplement in fertilizers to correct magnesium-deficient soils.