Description

About Magnesium Carbonate, USP Grade

Magnesium Carbonate, also known as Magnesium Carbonate Basic Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxycarbonate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxy Carbonate Pentahydrate, and Carbonic Acid, is commonly available as basic pentahydrate of Magnesium(2+) Carbonate having the chemical formula C4H12Mg5O19 or (MgCo3)4-Mg(OH)2-5H2O. It appears as white odorless air/moisture sensitive powder and is insoluble in Water at ambient conditions. Upon heating, it may release Carbon Oxides or other toxic vapors as the decomposition products. It’s a key source of Magnesium that can easily be converted to other Magnesium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). A USP Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A substance that has received the USP Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. Due to its high purity, Lab Alley’s Magnesium Carbonate, USP Grade is a USP Grade chemical.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Food Additive
  • Fire Retardant
  • Fertilizer production
  • Ceramics and glass production

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
56378-72-4
Molecular Formula
(MgCo3)4-Mg(OH)2-5H2O
Molecular Weight
485.65
Assay
40.0-43.5%
Appearance
To Pass Test
Microbial Limit
To Pass Test
Soluble Salts
1.0%
Acid Insoluble Substances
0.05%
Arsenic (As)
2 ppm
Calcium (Ca)
0.43%
Heavy Metals
0.002%
Iron (Fe)
0.02%
Density
Approx. 0.5 g/cc
Chloride (Cl)
0.07%
Sulfate (SO4)
0.6%
Precipitation Test
To Pass Test
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

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  • Terrance R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Always great!

    This magnesium carbonate is always comes secure and in nice packaging. Never hurts to have a great product at a great price! will purchase again.

  • Tessa H.
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    Magnesium Carbonate, USP Grade
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Would use again !

    Was a good experience. Thank you lab alley

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