Brucite (Mg(OH)2)
Brucite (Mg(OH)2) Basic information
- Product Name:
- Brucite (Mg(OH)2)
- Synonyms:
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- Brucite (Mg(OH)2)
- CAS:
- 1317-43-7
- MF:
- H2MgO2
- MW:
- 58.31968
- EINECS:
- 215-274-9
- Mol File:
- 1317-43-7.mol
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Brucite (Mg(OH)2) Chemical Properties
- Density
- 2.390
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Brucite (Mg(OH)2) (1317-43-7)
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Brucite (Mg(OH)2) Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties
Colorless, white, gray, greenish; luster pearly or waxy.Mohs hardness 2.5.
Uses
Refractories.
Definition
ChEBI: Magnesium dihydroxide is a magnesium hydroxide in which the magnesium atom is bound to two hydroxide groups. It has a role as an antacid and a flame retardant.