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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Extra Pure

RA001739 CAS 7791-18-6 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001739
CAS number
7791-18-6
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
MgCl2.6H2O
Molecular weight
203.30

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 118 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.59 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Colorless crystals or White crystalline powder —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %
Assay ( as MgCl2.6H2O) 98.0 - 101.0 % %
Identification Passes test —
Appearance of solution Passes test —
Free acid, free alkali Passes test —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.1 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %

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

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA001739-PK-25KG
500 g RA001739-PK-500G
50 kg RA001739-PK-50KG
5 kg RA001739-PK-5KG