Chemical Properties Occurrence and Uses Preparation
ChemicalBook > CAS DataBase List > Magnesium carbonate

Magnesium carbonate

Chemical Properties Occurrence and Uses Preparation
Product Name
Magnesium carbonate
CAS No.
13717-00-5
Chemical Name
Magnesium carbonate
Synonyms
MAGNESITE;Magnesite (Mg(CO3));giobertite;heavycp2000;MAGGRAN(R) MC;MAGNESIA 81811;MAGNESIA 81010;Magnesite dust;MAGGRAN(R) MCPLUS;MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
CBNumber
CB3146620
Molecular Formula
CH2O3.Mg
Formula Weight
86.33
MOL File
13717-00-5.mol
More
Less

Magnesium carbonate Property

Melting point:
2200 °C
Density 
3.001 g/cm3
storage temp. 
Hygroscopic, Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere
form 
Solid
color 
White to Off-White
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)
pKsp: 5.17
Stability:
Hygroscopic
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O3.Mg/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
InChIKey
ZLNQQNXFFQJAID-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
C([O-])([O-])=O.[Mg+2]
CAS DataBase Reference
13717-00-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Magnesite (13717-00-5)
More
Less

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

More
Less

N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Usbiological
Product number
M1900
Product name
Magnesium Carbonate
Packaging
1Kg
Price
$117
Updated
2021/12/16
Usbiological
Product number
454126
Product name
Magnesium Carbonate
Packaging
10g
Price
$403
Updated
2021/12/16
Usbiological
Product number
283155
Product name
Magnesium Carbonate
Packaging
2kg
Price
$438
Updated
2021/12/16
AHH
Product number
MT-16481
Product name
Magnesium carbonate
Purity
98%
Packaging
500g
Price
$298
Updated
2021/12/16
More
Less

Magnesium carbonate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Magnesium carbonate, MgC03, is a light, bulky white powder, very slightly soluble in water,loses CO2 even on gentle heating. It is used extensively in the manufacture of food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and magnesium salts.

Occurrence and Uses

Magnesium carbonate occurs in nature in several minerals as hydrated, basic and double salts, as shown above. The two principal minerals are magnesite, MgCO3 and dolomite, a double salt, CaCO3•MgCO3. Both minerals are used as source materials in the production of magnesium metal. Also, they are calcined to produce basic refractory bricks. Other applications of magnesium carbonate are in flooring, fireproofing and fire-extinguishing compositions; as a filler material and smoke suppressant in plastics; as a reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber; as a drying agent and for color retention in foods; in cosmetics; in dusting powder; and in toothpaste. The high purity magnesium carbonate is used as an antacid in medicine; and as an additive to table salt. Another important application of magnesium carbonate is as a starting material in producing a number of magnesium compounds.

Preparation

Magnesium carbonate is obtained mainly by mining its natural mineral magnesite. The trihydrate salt, MgCO3•3H2O, is prepared by mixing solutions of magnesium and carbonate ions in the presence of carbon dioxide. Alternatively, it may be produced by carbonation of a magnesium hydroxide slurry with carbon dioxide under pressure (3.5 to 5 atm) and at a temperature below 50°C which yields soluble magnesium bicarbonate:
Mg(OH)2 + 2CO2 → Mg(HCO3)2
The solution is filtered to remove impurities and the filtrate is subjected to vacuum or aeration to yield insoluble magnesium carbonate as a hydrated salt:
Mg2 + 2HCO3¯ → MgCO3 + CO2 + H2O
Under ordinary conditions, anhydrous magnesium carbonate cannot be prepared in aqueous systems. The anhydrous salt, however, can be made under very high partial pressures of carbon dioxide.
Basic magnesium carbonate occurs in nature as the mineral hydromagnesite. The basic salt is obtained by mining the ore followed by purification. The basic carbonates also can be made by drying the magnesium carbonate trihydrate at about 100°C. Alternatively it can be prepared by simply boiling a solution of magnesium bicarbonate. The bicarbonate is obtained by carbonation of a magnesium hydroxide slurry below 50°C and under a CO2 partial pressure of 3.5 to 5 atm. Composition of the basic carbonate produced by the above methods is 4MgCO3 •Mg(OH)2•4H2O.
Another basic salt, MgCO3•Mg(OH)3•3H2O is precipitated when magnesium salt solution is treated with sodium carbonate solution. The reactions probably are:
CO32– + H2O → HCO3¯ + OH¯
2Mg2+ + CO32– + 2OH¯ → MgCO3•Mg(OH)2

Description

Magnesium carbonate has the molecular formula of MgCO3 and the molecular weight of 84.3145 g/mol.For the most part,Mg2+ forms several hydrated and basic carbonates that are stable and occur in nature.
The calcite structure of magnesium carbonate has the form wherein Mg2+ is surrounded by six O2- atoms. The dihydrate composition has a triclinic structure, while the trihydrate has a monoclinic structure. References to “light” and “heavy” magnesium carbonates actually refer to the magnesium hydroxycarbonates. A space-filling structure of the anhydrous salt is seen in the above diagram where the triangular CO3 2- groups are clearly visible.

Chemical Properties

Light, bulky, white powder. Soluble in acids; very slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. Noncombustible.

Chemical Properties

At room temperature, linolenic acid is a colorless liquid; soluble in most organic solvents; insoluble in water. Combustible.

Uses

Magnesium Carbonate is an anticaking agent and general purpose food additive. it is practically insoluble in water but is more soluble in water containing carbon dioxide. it imparts a slightly alkaline reaction to the water. it is used as an alkali in sour cream, butter, and canned peas. it is used as an anticaking agent in table salt and dry mixes. it assists in providing clarity in algin gels and functions as a filler in dental impression materials.

Uses

Magnesium salts, heat insulation and refractory, rubber reinforcing agent, inks, glass, pharmaceuticals, dentifrice and cosmetics, free-running table salts, antacid, making magnesium citrate, filtering medium. In foods as drying agent, color retention agent, anticaking agent, carrier.

Uses

Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) is found in a mixture of natural minerals. It can also be produced in several ways, including pumping carbon dioxide through magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide. It is used in pharmaceuticals such as magnesium citrate and as a desiccant to keep hydroscopic products from caking (table salt) and to strengthen rubber and produce dyes, inks, and cosmetics.

Definition

The term magnesium carbonate is generally reserved for the synthetic, pure variety. The naturally occurring material is called magnesite.

More
Less

Magnesium carbonate Suppliers

Beijing HwrkChemical Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
010-89508211 18501085097
Fax
010-89508210
Email
sales.bj@hwrkchemical.com
Country
China
ProdList
8418
Advantage
55
Beijing Ouhe Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
010-82967028 13552068683
Fax
+86-10-82967029
Email
2355560935@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
12390
Advantage
60
Shandong Xiya Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
4009903999 13355009207
Fax
0539-6365991
Email
3007715519@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
18738
Advantage
57
Sichuan Kulinan Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
400-1166-196 18981987031
Fax
028-84555506 800101999
Email
cdhxsj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
11707
Advantage
57
Tianjin heowns Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
400 638 7771
Email
sales@heowns.com
Country
China
ProdList
14435
Advantage
57
ShangHai YuanYe Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-61312847 13636370518
Fax
021-55068248
Email
shyysw007@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4940
Advantage
60
Shanghai ideal Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-58957966 18930537195
Fax
021-60899437
Email
wouchina@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
3027
Advantage
58
Chengdu HuaXia Chemical Reagent Co. Ltd
Tel
400-1166-196 13458535857
Fax
QQ:800101999
Email
cdhxsj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
13350
Advantage
58
Shanghai Macklin Biochemical Co.,Ltd.
Tel
15221275939 15221275939
Fax
021-50706099
Email
shenlinxing@macklin.cn
Country
China
ProdList
16166
Advantage
55
Hubei Jusheng Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel
027-59599241 18871490274
Fax
027-59599241
Email
1400878000@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
9958
Advantage
58
More
Less

View Lastest Price from Magnesium carbonate manufacturers

Hebei Andu Technology Com.,Ltd
Product
Magnesium Carbonate 13717-00-5
Price
US $3.50/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
≥98%
Supply Ability
3000tons/month
Release date
2024-07-22
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd
Product
Magnesium carbonate 13717-00-5
Price
US $35.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
5000kg/week
Release date
2024-05-29
Hebei Weibang Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
Magnesium carbonate 13717-00-5
Price
US $0.00-0.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
500000kg
Release date
2024-10-31

13717-00-5, Magnesium carbonateRelated Search:


  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE BASIC HYDRATE
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
  • MAGNESITE
  • MAGNESIA 81010
  • MAGNESIA 81811
  • MAGGRAN(R) MC
  • MAGGRAN(R) MCPLUS
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDRATE
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDRATED BASIC
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE 40.0-43.50%(BASE ON MGO) USP-24 VERSION
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE(MAGNESITE) (MGO:40.0-43.50%) FOOD GRADE
  • heavycp2000
  • Magnesite (Mg(CO3))
  • Magnesium Carbonates
  • giobertite
  • Australian magnesite
  • Magnesite dust
  • Magnesiumcarbonate,medicinal
  • magnesiumcarbonate,natural
  • Magnesium carbonate,>98%, MgO:45%
  • Magnesium carbonate USP/EP/BP
  • HEAVY MAGNESIUM CARBONATE USP/EP/BP
  • Magnesium carbonate,98.00%
  • TIANFU-CHEM CAS:13717-00-5 Magnesium carbonate
  • mangnesium carbonate,light
  • Magnesium Carbonate Industrial Grade
  • 13717-00-5
  • Synthetic Reagents
  • Inorganic Bases