Magnesium oxide light, (dried basis) 98.0-100.5% (dried basis), Puriss., meets analytical specification of BP, Ph. Eur., USP, FCC, E530, Fluka™
Supplier: Honeywell Research Chemicals
Synonyms:
Magnesia usta
13138-1KG
13138-500G
BJ13138-1KGEA
323.05
USD
BJ13138-1KG
BJ13138-500G
Magnesium oxide light, (dried basis) 98.0-100.5% (dried basis), Puriss., meets analytical specification of BP, Ph. Eur., USP, FCC, E530, Fluka™
Magnesium oxide
Formula:
MgO MW: 40.3 g/mol Boiling Pt: 3600 Melting Pt: 2800 Density: 3.58 g/cm³ (20 °C) Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00011109 CAS Number: 1309-48-4 EINECS: 215-171-9 Merck Index: 13,05700 |
Specification Test Results
Assay (calculated to ignited substance) | 98.0 - 100.5 % |
Loss on ignition | Max. 5.0 % |
In water soluble matter | Max. 1.0 % |
Insoluble in acetic acid | Max. 0.1 % |
Insoluble in HCl | Max. 0.1 % |
Arsenic (As) | Max. 2 ppm |
Calcium (Ca) | Max. 1 % |
Copper (Cu) | Max. 0.001 % |
Iron (Fe) | Max. 0.02 % |
Lead (Pb) | Max. 2 ppm |
Zinc (Zn) | Max. 0.001 % |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | Max. 20 ppm |
Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.05 % |
Sulfate (SO₄) | Max. 0.5 % |
Free alkali + Soluble salts | complying |
Appearance of the solution | complying |
Bulk Density | Max. 0.15 g/ml |
Residual solvents | complying |
Filling Volume | ≤0.15 g/mL |
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