Magnesium Carbonate
CAS Number: 546-93-0
Grade: USP, Light & Heavy
Packaging: Box
CAS Number: 546-93-0
Grade: USP, Light & Heavy
Packaging: Box
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium carbonate is a naturally occurring mineral commonly known as magnesite or magnesia.
Chemical Formula: MgCO₃
CAS Number: 546-93-0
Grade: USP, Light & Heavy
Appearance: White, odorless, and tasteless powder or crystalline solid.
Uses:
Soil Amendment: Neutralizes acidic soil and provides magnesium for plant growth.
Antacid: It is used to neutralize stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn and indigestion.
Food Additive: Used as an anticaking agent in powdered foods like salt, flour, and spices to prevent clumping.
Magnesium supplement: Fortifies food products with magnesium, a vital mineral.
Industries and Common Applications:
Pharmaceutical industry: Used as an ingredient in various antacid and laxative medications.
Food industry: It is an anticaking agent and magnesium supplement in various food products.
Construction materials industry: Primarily used as a precursor to magnesium oxide, essential for various building materials.
Agricultural industry: It acts as a soil amendment to improve soil quality.
Other industries: Limited use in cosmetics, environmental remediation, and various other specific applications.