Magnesium Chloide
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium chloride is a chemical with the chemical formula MgCl2.It is usually found in the form of a hexahydrate, magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl2-6H2O). In industry, anhydrous magnesium chloride is known as halogen powder, while magnesium chloride hexahydrate is known as halogen flakes, pellets, or blocks. Magnesium chloride is easily deliquescent and soluble in water, so it should be stored in a dry and cool place.
Magnesium chloride has a melting point of 714°C, a density of 2.325 and the appearance of colourless flaky crystals. Its boiling point is 1412℃, soluble in water and alcohol.
Magnesium chloride needs to be stored and transported at a temperature of 2-8℃. Its CAS registration number is 7786-30-3 and EINECS registration is 232-094-6.
Magnesium chloride, as a chemical, has a variety of applications, including:
1. making magnesium metal: magnesium chloride is an important raw material for the production of magnesium metal, which can be prepared by electrolysis of magnesium chloride.
2. Disinfectant: magnesium chloride has the effect of sterilisation and disinfection, and can be used in medical and health fields.
3. fire extinguishing agent: magnesium chloride can be used to make fire extinguishing agent, which can effectively extinguish fires.
4. frozen brine: magnesium chloride can be used to make frozen brine, applied in the field of refrigeration and cryopreservation.
5. Ceramics: magnesium chloride can be used in the preparation of ceramic materials to improve the performance of ceramics.
In short, magnesium chloride has a wide range of applications in many fields and is an important chemical.
