Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide is a white, odorless powder with high melting and boiling points. It is an inorganic compound obtained from the calcination of magnesium minerals or brines.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Refractory Material: Magnesium oxide is widely used as a refractory material in furnaces and kilns due to its high melting point and resistance to high temperatures.
- Agricultural Applications: It is used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer additive to provide essential magnesium nutrients to plants and improve soil pH.
- Construction Industry: Magnesium oxide is used in the construction industry as a component of cement and concrete formulations to enhance their properties.
- Environmental Remediation: It is utilized in environmental remediation projects for its ability to neutralize acidic conditions and reduce sulfur dioxide emissions.
- Medical and Pharmaceutical: Magnesium oxide is used in various medical and pharmaceutical applications, such as antacids and laxatives.
- Water Treatment: Magnesium oxide is employed in water treatment processes to remove impurities and adjust the pH levels.
SIMILAR NAME
- Magnesia
PACKING
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