Magnesium chloride is the name for the chemical compounds with the formulas MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water. The hydrated magnesium chloride can be extracted from brine or sea water.
Magnesium chloride is used for a variety of other applications besides the production of magnesium: the manufacture of textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements and refrigeration brine,[5] and dust and erosion control. Mixed with hydrated magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride forms a hard material called Sorel cement.
Magnesium chloride is also used in several medical and topical (skin related) applicaitons. It has been used in pills as supplemental sources of magnesium.
Magnesium chloride (E511[8]) is an important coagulant used in the preparation of tofu from soy milk. It is also an ingredient in baby formula milk.
Used of solutions of magnesium chloride (often called "liquip magnesium chloride") as a de-icer or anti-icer. Magnesium chloride is much less toxic to plant life surrounding highways and airports, and is less corrosive to concrete and steel (and other iron alloys) than sodium chloride.
Powdered magnesium chloride to control dust and erosion on unimproved (dirt or gravel) roads and dusty job sites such as quarries. Its hygroscopy makes it absorb moisture from the air, controlling the number of small particles which become airborne.
Specification :
| MgCl2 |
33-41% |
| KCl |
32-40% |
| MgO |
<7% |
| NaCl2 |
5-11% |
| CaCl2 |
<8% |
| BaCl2 |
5.5-10% |
| Insoluble material |
1-8% |
| Insoluble Acid |
<10% |
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