MAGNESIUM OXIDE LIGHT
MAGNESIUM OXIDE LIGHT AR
Confirms IP specification
Short Name: MAGNESIUM OXIDE LIGHT
Synonym: Magnesia, Calcined Magnesite, Calcinated Magnesia
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2835
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
CAS No.
1309-48-4
HS Code
2519.9040
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Molecule Detail
Formula: MgO
Weight: 40.30
Physical Properties
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A Very Light, white odourless powder slightly alkaline readily absorbs moisture and carbon di oxide when exposed to air
Assay (as MgO; on ignited basis)
98.0 - 100.5%
Identification as per IP
To pass the test
Apparent Volume
15 gms occupies a volume of 150 ml
Appearance of solution
Solution 'A' is not more intensely colour than reference solution BS2
Arsenic (As2O3)
Max 0.0004%
Heavy metals (as Pb)
Max 0.003%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.125%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 1.0%
Calcium (Ca)
Max 1.5%
Soluble substance
Max 2.0%
Substance insoluble in acetic acid
Max 0.1%
Loss on ignition
Max 8.0%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols