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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Carbonate Basic Light

RA001738 CAS 39409-82-0 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001738
CAS number
39409-82-0
Grade
AR
Assay (specification)
Min 24 % (complexometric)
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 0.01 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Potassium (K) Max 0.001 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.1 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.001 % % —
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.0005 % % —
Assay Min 24 % % complexometric
Substance soluble in water Max 0.5 % % —
Substance insoluble in HCl Max 0.005 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.005 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.003 % % —
Total nitrogen (N) Max 0.001 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Barium and strontium Max 0.001 % % —

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
500 g RA001738-PK-500G