Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium oxide, also known as magnesia or periclase, is an inorganic compound occurring naturally as the mineral periclase.

Chemical Formula: MgO

CAS Number: 1309-48-4

Grade: ACS, USP, FCC, Tech, Light & Heavy

Appearance: white, odorless, and tasteless crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Dietary supplement: It is used as a common source of magnesium for various benefits.

• Antacid and laxative: Primarily, neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion, and in higher doses, acts as a laxative.

• Food additive: It is used in food processing as an anticaking agent in spices, flour, and other powdered foods to prevent clumping.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Food industry: A widely used ingredient in various food products to provide magnesium.

• Pharmaceutical industry: It is used in some antacid and laxative dietary supplement medications.

• Construction industry: It is used in refractory materials and specific building materials for their heat-resistant properties.

• Chemical industry: Serves as a starting material for producing other magnesium compounds used in various chemical processes.