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Magnesium oxide, 96%, light, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Bulk density: 4-8 lb./cu.ft.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01228722

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Catalog No. AA1228722


Description

Description

Magnesium oxide is used as a laboratory reagent and an insulator in industrial cables. It acts as a reference material for calorimetry. It is widely used as a basic refractory material for crucibles, a protective coating in plasma displays, an oxide barrier in spin-tunneling devices, an optical material, a component of tubular construction in heating elements, and also in libraries for preserving books. Magnesium oxide microspheres used in enrichment method of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Specifications

3600°C
2852°C
1309-48-4
100 g
MgO
magnesium oxide, magnesia, seawater magnesia, causmag, granmag, maglite, periclase, seasorb, animag
CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
oxomagnesium
14792
1.736
3.58
Magnesium oxide, light
White
Powder
96%
MFCD00011109
Soluble in acid and ammonia. Insoluble in water and ethanol.
O=[Mg]
40.30
40.3
White powder

Chemical Identifiers

1309-48-4
40.30
CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
14792
O=[Mg]
MgO
MFCD00011109
magnesium oxide, magnesia, seawater magnesia, causmag, granmag, maglite, periclase, seasorb, animag
oxomagnesium
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 215-171-9

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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