Description
| CAS | 1309-48-4 |
| Molecular Formula | MgO |
| Molecular Weight | 40.30 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White powder |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 10.3 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 2852 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 3600 °C |
| Density [g/cm3] | 3.58 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A very light, white odourless powder slightly alkaline readily absorbs moisture and carbon di oxide when exposed to air | Assay (As Mgo; On Ignited Basis) | 98.0 -100.5% |
| Identification As Per Ip | To pass the test | Apparent Volume | 15 gms occupies a volume of 150 ml |
| Appearance of Solution | Solution ‘A’ is not more intensely colour than reference solution BS2 | Arsenic (As2O3) | Max 0.0004% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.003% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.1% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.125% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 1.0% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 1.5% | Soluble Substance | Max 2.0% |
| Substance Insoluble in Acetic Acid | Max 0.1% | Loss On Ignition | Max 8.0% |















