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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Carbonate Basic Light Extra Pure

RA001737 CAS 39409-82-0 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001737
CAS number
39409-82-0
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
40%
Molecular formula
MgCO3
Molecular weight
84.31

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 600 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 600 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.16 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A light white powder — —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.75 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.04 % % —
Assay 40 - 50 % % complexometric
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Substance soluble in water Max 1 % % —
Substance insoluble in acetic acid Max 0.05 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.125 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.3 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 g RA001737-PK-250G
500 g RA001737-PK-500G
5 kg RA001737-PK-5KG