Magnesium Oxide Light (USP)

MAGNESIUM OXIDE LIGHT - USP

CAS No:

1309-48-4

Formula

MgO

Description

A very fine, Light, Odorless White Powder

Loss on Ignition (1000C)%

3.00%

Chloride, as Cl, %

0.30%

Sulphate, as SO3 %

0.05%

Loss Free Basis

0.15%

MgO%

99%

Calcium, as CaO, %

0.80%

Silicon, as SiO2 %

0.35%

Iron, as Fe2O3 %

0.15%

Aluminum, as Al2O3 %

0.10%

Physical Properties

Specific Surface area (m2/gm) B.E.T. nitrogen adsorption

65

Mean particle size (microns) X-ray Sedigraph

5

Caustic Magnesia Activity (Secs)(Acetic Acid)

8

Loose Bulk Density, ib/ft3 (g/cm3)

22(0.35)

Taped Bulk Density, ib/ft3 (g/cm3)

32(0.51)

Screen analysis %

-100 mesh

-325 mesh

99.50%

Packing

25 Kg HDPE Bags With PE Liner.