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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Oxide Heavy

RA003150 CAS 1309-48-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA003150
CAS number
1309-48-4
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
MgO
Molecular weight
40.30

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 10.3 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 2852 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 3600 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 3.58 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 White powder — —
Calcium (Ca) Max 1.5 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.07 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0004 % % —
Loss on ignition (900 °C) Max 8 % % —
Assay 98 - 100.5 % % complexometric
Identification Passes test — —
Colour of solution Passes test — —
Substance insoluble in acetic acid Max 0.1 % % —
Substance soluble in water Max 2 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.1 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 1 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.003 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA003150-PK-25KG
500 g RA003150-PK-500G
50 kg RA003150-PK-50KG